Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Aug. 6 to 13:
Mailbox Mischief
• Sometime between Aug. 3 and 7, a suspect damaged Canada Post community mailboxes located in the 5100 block of Radcliffe Road, Sechelt, 5200 block of Selma Park Road, Sechelt, and the 2400 block of Lower Road, Roberts Creek, by attempting to pry them open. No actual entry was gained to any of these mailboxes. Anyone with any information about these incidents is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 2018-5479.
• On Aug. 8, Canada Post reported more break-ins to community mailboxes, this time those located on the corner of Pine Street and Grandview Road, Gibsons, and in the 1100 block of Neilsen Road, Roberts Creek. It is unknown if any mail was lost or stolen. Anyone with any information about these break and enters is asked to contact RCMP, file 2018-5513.
• Overnight on Aug. 9, a suspect attempted to break into Canada Post community mailboxes located in the 600 block of Gibsons Way, Gibsons. It doesn’t appear any entry to the actual mailboxes was gained, but the suspect damaged the lock in the attempt. Anyone with any information about this mischief is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 2018-5575.
Theft of Vehicle
• Overnight on Aug. 9, a vehicle was stolen from a driveway in the 5900 block of Shoal Way, Sechelt. The owner advised that the keys to the unlocked vehicle were left in an accessible place. The vehicle was recovered a short while later in the 5800 block of Anchor Road, Sechelt, with its windows wide open, keys inside, and no notable damage. The suspect stole a small amount of loose change left inside the vehicle, but nothing else was reported missing.
Counterfeit Money
• On Aug. 10 and 12 police were notified that counterfeit $100 bills have surfaced at two local businesses. RCMP want to urge staff of retail businesses to carefully check cash as it is passed, especially larger bills. For more information about counterfeit checking, preventing and reporting go to www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention/. If you have information about persons involved in counterfeiting or passing counterfeit bills, contact the RCMP at 604-885-2266 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Pondering Pig
• On Aug. 8, a resident reported a large black pig standing on Highway 101 near the south entrance of Redrooffs Road, Halfmoon Bay. The pig was reportedly watching the traffic, not causing any kind of disturbance. Due to call volume, police were unable to attend, but no other complaints about the pig were received. It is assumed the not-so-little piggy made it all the way home.
Theft from Vehicle
• Between Aug. 4 and 6, a suspect gained entry to an unlocked vehicle parked in the 5400 block of Boxwood Road, Sechelt, and stole a variety of items including a drill, hard hat and vest, climbing gear, binoculars and a heat gun. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 2018-5466.
Found Property
• On Aug. 8, two cell phones that had been found at the Sechelt Public Library in late May and early August were turned in. Owners may claim within 90 days with detailed description, reference police file 2018-5521.
Collision
• On Aug. 8, police attended a single-vehicle incident on Highway 101 at Middlepoint Road, Halfmoon Bay, after a northbound vehicle drove into the right-hand ditch, collided into a driveway and rolled onto its side. Emergency Health Services arrived first and took the driver to Sechelt Hospital. Police spoke with the unimpaired driver who advised she’d been making a left-hand turn and looked over while trying to stop her dog from sliding off the passenger seat. A witness who stopped to assist advised that the vehicle went straight into the ditch and no other vehicles were involved. The driver was warned about distractions while driving and it was suggested in future, she secure her dog in the back with a pet seat belt.
• On Aug. 9, police attended a two-vehicle incident in the eastbound lane of Highway 101 by Chelpi Avenue, Sechelt. The incident was caused by the first vehicle driver who suddenly realized she was in a right-hand turn lane and cut in front of the second vehicle that was in the through lane heading east. This forced the second vehicle driver to hit his brakes to avoid a collision, but a third vehicle was not able to stop in time and rear-ended the second vehicle. Police spoke with the out-of-country driver of the first vehicle who advised she hadn’t realized the turning lane ended and that she merged left without shoulder-checking her blind spot. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to Sechelt Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and the two vehicles were towed.
Attempted Theft
• Overnight on Aug. 9, a suspect gained entry to an unlocked vehicle parked in the 5900 block of Shoal Way, Sechelt, and rifled through the glove box but did not steal anything. A resident reported hearing his dog barking around 11 p.m. on Aug. 8 and seeing some people with flashlights walking up the street, but nothing else was noted.
– Sunshine Coast RCMP
