POLICE BEAT – LADYSMITH

November 4^th

 Local residents reported that they had been scammed out of $4500.  The individuals made a deposit on the sale of a property to a Saskatchewan bank account. The matter is still under investigation.

 November 5^th - Nothing significant to report

 November 6^th

 An assault was reported on Parkhill Terrace. The male had a machete and was later located and arrested. One individual was injured and another threatened. The male was held for court and is facing a 3 count information. The individual has been remanded and is scheduled to appear in court in December.

 November 7^th

 An employee at the Stu’ate Lelum Secondary School called to report that one of their school vans had been the victim of gas theft. The vehicle was parked in the school parking lot on Jones Road on mid-afternoon on October 5th, and the theft was discovered this morning on today’s date. The culprits committed the theft by cutting the gas line leading to the tank as well as damaging the spigot area.

 Two individuals were reported to be illegally in a house in the 10000 block of Willcox Rd.  The RCMP attended and two individuals were identified. No charges were recommended at the request of the home owner.

 October 25th – 31st, 2011

There were a total of 89 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 3508 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3677 for the same period in 2010).

 Ladysmith officers responded to a report of an assault in the 200 Block of Buller Street. It was reported that two females known to the victim barged into her residence and assaulted her. The incident was alleged to have stemmed from a belief that the victim had stolen an item belonging to the accused.

 In the late evening hours a vehicle was stopped for driving aggressively in the 6^th Avenue area of Ladysmith. Subsequent investigation revealed that the new driver had consumed alcohol and was served with a 3 day immediate roadside driving prohibition and the vehicle was towed accordingly.

 October 29^th

 Officers were on patrol when they observed a vehicle being operated in the dark without the use of its headlights. A vehicle stop revealed that the driver was a vehicle impound candidate without a valid licence. The offender was served with the necessary paperwork and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

 October 30^th

 In the early morning hours a vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed on Russell Road in Ladysmith. Following a vehicle stop, it  was determined that the driver was operating the vehicle with a blood alcohol level above that of an acceptable under Section 215 of the Motor Vehicle Act. The driver was served with an immediate roadside prohibition accordingly.

 Ladysmith officers were dispatched to a report of an abandoned 911 call on Penelakut Island. Follow-up investigation revealed that a female had been assaulted by an intoxicated male inside her residence and that she had sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.

 October 31^st

 The Ladysmith RCMP received a complaint of theft from a motor vehicle in which the complainant observed a male subject on his property with items stolen from his vehicle. The male, described as approximately 16 years of age, 168 centimetres in height, 65 kilograms with no facial hair and a fuzzy hat was also in possession of a backpack containing items believed to have been stolen from another location. This matter remains under investigation.

 Several complaints were fielded over the past several days with regards to the discharging of fireworks within the Ladysmith town boundaries. The Ladysmith RCMP is proud to report that on average the fireworks complaints were minimal and that there were no reported cases of injury relating to same.

 October 18th to October 24th        

There were a total of 76 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 3418 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3591 for the same period in 2010).

 In the past week, a few fly-by-night businesses have popped up near the community. There are many reasons not to use fireworks, but here are a few for your consideration…
 
• Irresponsible and criminal use of fireworks poses a danger to both the people using them and innocent members of the public.

• People who stand too close to the fireworks run a high risk of being harmed.
• Sparklers can ignite clothing and hair. Three sparklers burning together create the heat of a blow torch.
• Fireworks have been proven to be detrimental to companion animals and wildlife.
• Using fireworks near animals is both cruel and inhumane as explosive fireworks cause animals immense fear and stress
 
 October 18th
 A TELUS employee called to report the theft of cable from along Cedar Road near Yellow Point Road. The cable that had recently been cut with at least 6 spans (approx 50 m each) stolen. There are no identifiable marks on the inner cable but the outer black casing may have TELUS markings and or serial numbers.

 October 19th
 A call was received from a local gas station of a suspicious male coming into the gas bar taking some coffee then leaving without paying. The RCMP attended and located the male who was a transient with no fixed address. The male left the community without further incident.

 October 20th
 A member was on patrol on Oyster Bay Dr. when he observed a parked vehicle on the side of the road. Two females and 1 male were standing at the rear of the vehicle and another male was observed coming up from the shore line. No liquor was observed in the vehicle but several bottles of beer were observed empty in the grass with one broken at the front of the vehicle. A partial case of beer was seized from the trunk.
  
 An individual reported that  his credit card # was being used for online purchases. A phone call was received today from a online clothing company advising they wished to verify his purchase of a brown pair of shoes for $140. He advised that he did not order any shoes and cancelled the purchase. The individual then called his bank and learned of a transaction for $3100 yesterday and put a hold on his card. The purchase of the shoes were tracked to a residence in Nanaimo. The investigation is ongoing.

 October 21st
 A theft of 12 red 8 x 16 paving stones were reported from a residence back yard on Stillin Dr.  The stones were valued at $50.00
 An RCMP member was flagged down by youths at 510 6th Ave in Ladysmith who stated that there was a fight behind the secondary school and that a youth had smashed a window. The suspect was described and he was later pointed out. He was followed to the rear of the high school and he was taken into custody. He had cut his hand while smashing a window out at the Primary school and was taken to Nanaimo Regional Hospital for stitches. The male was then placed in cells until sober and was later released on a promise to appear and an undertaking for mischief and for breach of his probation for consuming alcohol and breaching his 2200 hours curfew.
 October 22nd
 A report was received that someone had placed pumpkins on the south bound lane of TCH about 200 yards south of 1st Ave.  A member attended and removed the pumpkins that were on the road.  Patrols were made but no suspects located however a 49th Parallel grocery cart with a dozen pumpkins was located near by
 October 23rd
 A member patrolling on 4th ave towards the south side of Ladysmith. At Baden-Powell St, the member stopped a vehicle for having no insurance. Valid insurance could not be produced and the data base confirmed it had expired on 2011-07-23. A ticket was issued for $598 and the vehicle was towed.
 October 24th
 Someone attempted to enter a pickup that was parked in the 600 block of 3rd Ave. A family member was driving by at approximately 5 AM and noticed the driver’s door was ajar and the interior light was on. The driver’s door and passenger door had paint chips now that were not there the previous day.  The gas cap was also missing from the vehicle
 
 A break and enter was reported into a tug boat which is located in the Coal Harbour Dog Patch. It appears as if the culprits entered through the smoke stack and took several pieces of metal from the engine room. 

October 11th to October 17th        

There were a total of 70 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 3341 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3515 for the same period in 2010).

October 11th

A report was received that an individual had smashed a window on a pickup truck on Clam Bay Rd. A suspect has been identified.

The RCMP were on Penelakut Island to assist EHS. While on the Island, a vehicle drove past the members. The members proceeded to the location where it was believed that the truck was  going to. Upon arriving at the residence, the truck was observed in the driveway with a white mini van against it’s bumper. Upon speaking to one of the registered owners, it was learned that a vehicle had driven into another one. The driver was spoken to and very intoxicated. An impaired driving charge is being recommended to the Crown.

October 12th

A theft of a bike was reported in the 200 block of Symonds St. The owner had locked his bike to the front porch and last saw it at approximately 9:00 p.m.  Bike was purchased in July for $190 and is a BMX white with red spokes with some red and black painting on it.  Back tire has 2 red pegs, front tire has a blue peg on left and black peg on right side. 

The Loss Prevention Officer for 49th Parallel Grocery Store called to report a shoplifter who had stolen a $5 item. The individual was visiting Ladysmith from Port Hardy.  The individual was banned from the business and has been added to the police records.

October 13th

The RCMP received a call at 05:47 hrs from an individual to report that he had been in a single vehicle accident and was not injured.  The individual stated that he had pulled out of Brenton Page Rd. to make an illegal left turn onto the TCH.  The individual swerved left to avoid a collision and struck the center meridian, causing damage to the passenger side of his vehicle and to the sign on the meridian.  The driver was shaken by the accident but not injured.  The vehicle had to be towed.

 October 14th

A pickup truck was stolen from the 10000 block of Westdowne Rd. The vehicle was described as a 1967 Chev p/u white in color.

An employee vehicle was vandalized in the parking lot of the Dairy Queen between 22:30-23:30 hrs. The culprit(s) smashed the passenger side window but nothing was stolen.

An accident was reported on Chemainus Rd.  A driver had pulled over on the side of the road. The individual then pulled back out into the lane without checking and sideswiped another vehicle that crashed into a telephone pole to avoid worse impact.  Both cars had to be towed. Damage estimated to be over $8000 total. A violation ticket was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act.

October 15th

Nothing of significance.

October 16th

Nothing of significance.

October 17th

The RCMP were dispatched to an animal call in which a pet dog had been taken to the vet by her owners. The vet had discovered a pellet in the dog’s head. The owner stated that the lump on her head had appeared sometime in early September and had become infected so the dog was taken in for medical attention. The dog is always locked in a fenced in dog run approximately 30 feet from the road on a large property located on Spruston Rd.

 October 4th to October 10th        

There were a total of 58 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 3268 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3392 for the same period in 2010).

October 4th

The RCMP responded to a single vehicle accident on Kulleet Bay Road. Investigation revealed that the vehicle had veered off the roadway the evening prior and had not been reported to police. A driver has since been identified. No injuries suffered as a result of the accident. Speed is believed to have been a factor.    

October 5th

Nothing significant to report.

October 6th

A resident of Wagon Wheel Drive in the Cedar area reported that all of the plums had been removed from the tree in their yard.

The Ladysmith RCMP responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle while it was parked on Timberlands Road. The driver had parked the vehicle during the day and returned to find that the  driver’s side keyhole had been damaged and that his grey subwoofer  had been stolen.

The Medicine Garden Wellness Centre was the victim of a theft from their business in the mid afternoon. It was reported that employees witnessed a male subject described as approximately 6 feet tall, dark short hair, late 40′s, really skinny, wearing a tracksuit entered the store and knocked over items on a shelf prior to departing. Once the subject had left it was noticed that seven pendants had been removed from the display. The matter is still under investigation.

October 7th

It was reported that 4 gas cans had been stolen from boats while moored at the fisherman’s wharf. Potential suspects have been identified.

The Ladysmith RCMP was advised of a potential fraud. The complainant received a $951 cheque from Global Test Markets and following the provision of their own money for associated fees they were to collect a $110 sum for their efforts. No loss suffered as a result of the incident.
 
The Ladysmith RCMP received a report of a single vehicle accident at the Cottonwood Golf Course parking lot. Officers attended and determined that a male subject had been showing off by spinning his tires aggressively when he lost control of the vehicle and went into an adjacent  ditch. The driver, who had initialed fled the area prior to police attendance, was later identified. Alcohol was believed to have been a factor in the incident.

The Ladysmith RCMP responded to report a single vehicle MVI on Chemainus Road. The witness reported observing a vehicle drive off Chemainus Road into a roadside ditch. The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle was uninjured and damages to the vehicle were estimated to be below $1000.00. Alcohol was a factor in the incident and the driver was served with an immediate roadside prohibition.

A complaint was received regarding a loud party at a house located on the 500 Block of Buller Street. Police responded to find 25-30 youths partying in the backyard of a residence. With the assistance of the homeowner, the party was taken inside and the noise was reduced to an acceptable level.

October 8th

Ladysmith officers conducting a road check on Doole Road observed a vehicle turn off in attempt to avoid going through the road block. The vehicle was later stopped and further investigation revealed that the driver had been drinking and was currently prohibited from driving.
This matter is still under investigation.

It was reported to the Ladysmith RCMP that a Grey Toyota Yaris had backed into the complainants vehicle twice while waiting  at a red light in the northbound lane on the Trans Canada Highway near Edgelow Road. The suspect vehicle was later located by officers in Nanaimo. Subsequent investigation revealed that neither vehicle had sustained damages in the incident.

October 9th

A Ladysmith resident at the government dock was awoken by the sound of shattering glass and looked out to see a female standing next to a vehicle with a broken window. The female, described as wearing a yellow reflective construction jacket fled the area towards the exit of the parking lot. A female suspect, later located in relation to a disturbance call, was found to be in possession of stolen property. This matter remains under investigation.

A vehicle parked in the 200 block of Warren Street was vandalized in the early morning hours. The resident reports returning to the vehicle to find that the driver side window had been smashed and no items missing.

The Ladysmith RCMP was dispatched to a theft from a vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of a residence on Westdowne Road. The owner reported that they had gone out to the vehicle in the morning to find that it had been ransacked and that a GPS and Carbon monoxide detector had been stolen. A suspect was later identified and this matter remains under investigation.

October 10th

Nothing significant to report.

September 27th to October 3rd        

There were a total of 99 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 3206 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3366 for the same period in 2010).

September 27th      

CVSE pulled over a vehicle for an illegal u-turn at TCH and Spitfire Rd. The driver admitted to smoking marijuana when confronted with the overwhelming smell coming from his vehicle.  The RCMP attended and based on the observations made at the scene, the driver was issued with a 24 hour driving suspension, cannabis was seized and the vehicle was towed.

A witness observed a male looking into the window of a residence in the 4000 block of Yellow Point Rd. The individual proceeded to the residence with her two dogs. The two dogs appeared to flush the male from the back of the property. He stated that he was looking for his dog and had
a leash. He proceeded to leave the residence quickly and made his way up the road and got into a blue Dodge Durango. The male was described as Caucasian, 5’11″ to 6 ‘, clean shaven, blue t-shirt, shorts, short dark hair, wearing a b/ball cap backwards. The door to the crawl space was later discovered to have been kicked in with minimal damage. Nothing was stolen.

An employee at Dragon City restaurant called police to advise the restaurant’s front window was smashed. The window is double-paned, and only the first pane was damaged, so no entry was gained.  Replacement cost approx $500.  Occurred sometime overnight.

Sometime overnight a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Esplanade was damaged. The turn signal/light switch lever has been broken off of the steering column.

Culprit(s) had attempted to break into a residence on Hill Road. The front metal door had been pried. There were three rounded dents on the edge of the door. The wood core of the door and the wooden door jamb had been cracked.  The hasp for the door knob latch was on the floor inside. There were marks on the drywall within indicating a wedged pry bar had been used.
No entry was gained to the residence.

September 28th

 
The RCMP received a report of a two vehicle collision at Grouhel Rd and Trans Canada Highway with injuries. Witness on scene reported that one of the vehicles was making a left onto Grouhel Rd from Trans Canada Hwy and cut off a 2nd vehicle resulting in a T-bone accident. One of the drivers was taken to Nanaimo Hospital by EHS for moderate injuries. The other driver was airlifted by helicopter to Victoria Hospital. The investigation is continuing.

September 29th

The RCMP received a complaint to assist EHS with a injury MVI at Chemainus Rd and Victoria Rd. One of the drivers failed to stop at the intersection of Chemainus Rd and ran into another vehicle. One of the drivers was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The investigation is continuing.

An accident was reported in the 200 block of 4th Ave Ext. The driver of the vehicle was turning from Root St onto 4th Ave Ext. and his foot slipped onto the gas pedal. The driver accelerated and hit the utility pole causing minor damage to the pole and $7000 damage to his vehicle. He was not injured. BC Hydro attended to the pole.

An individual had his wallet stolen from his vehicle that was parked in the 1100 block of 4th Ave. The wallet contained $700 cash and his credit cards and Driver’s licence. One of the credit cards was used at a store in Nanaimo that had surveillance video. The investigation is continuing.

September 30th

The manager of Safeway called police to advise a female that was caught shoplifting was caught on one of their employee’s video.  Another employee later recognized the suspect.

A truck was taken without consent and struck a utility pole on Penelakut Island causing damage to the front end.  The driver was not injured.

October 1st

A shoplifting complaint was received that two bottles of liquor were stolen from the Timberlands Cold Beer and Wine. A 30 year old white male, 5’6, 130lbs with a base ball cap. A 40 oz bottle of vodka and a 26 oz bottle of gin were taken. Photos of surveillance were provided and attempts are being made to identify the culprit.

October 2nd

Nothing significant to report.

October 3rd

Early on Saturday morning at approx. 0300 hours, the complainant heard young people outside of his residence in the 300 block off Buller St.  In the morning he went out to his vehicle and noted the passenger’s side mirror had been broken off the car frame and was just left hanging by the electrical wires.

Two counterfeit $20 bills were passed at a local business.   

 September 20th to September 26th        

There were a total of 79 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 3106 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3272 for the same period in 2010).

September 20th

The theft of a  Orca Airway vehicle was reported from the dirt parking lot at the Nanaimo Airport.  The vehicle was dropped off by one of the pilots on Thursday afternoon approximately 1700 hours and was noticed missing from the lot the next morning approximately 0700 hours when the next crew flew in.

September 21st

EHS called police to report an intoxicated male walking out into traffic. The male was described as wearing a black jacket and hat and wearing blue jeans. The RCMP attended and the male was found sitting on the steps outside his apartment with a sober individual and warned of consequences.

September 22nd

An employee of Coval Security was checking an alarm at Peerless Waste Disposal Site and found a male hiding in the bushes. The RCMP attended and found the male at the locked fence entering the property. The male is known to the police and advised that he was just up at the bins looking for items of value. The individual was warned of trespassing and sent on his way.

An individual who resides on Kulleet Bay Rd advised that he has been having gas syphoned out of the family van on a regular basis.

An individual reported that someone had tried to break into her home at 2 am on Westdowne Rd. The owner heard a plastic planter and her barbecue spices being knocked over, then she heard someone trying to open a window.

A School District 68 employees was on the Trans Canada Highway at the intersection of First Avenue when the 2011 Honda Fit they were driving was struck by a golf ball. The ball came from an unknown location and bounced off the roof causing a small dent.

 September 23rd

An individual on Chemainus road reported the theft of over 500 feet of copper wire, 200-250 feet of 12/3 or 10/3 cable along with an electrical box. The cable is easy to identify as it has yellow paint on several sections. The electrical box is a double gang unit. Several copper grounding rods were also taken. These are 3 foot long 3/8 inch copper rods that are used to ground an antenna.

A white Toyota truck was stolen from the parking lot of the Timberlands Pub sometime overnight.  This vehicle was located earlier in the day at the end of Timberlands Rd. completely burnt.  Surveillance video at the pub show the vehicle leaving the parking lot at 0038 hours. 

At 1905 hours, the RCMP received a complaint of a single vehicle collision on Cedar Rd.  The Nanaimo and Ladysmith RCMP responded to find a pickup truck completely destroyed by fire after going off road right and flipping onto its roof. A BC license plate was located nearby to an individual in Ladysmith. A male was seen near the vehicle after the collision. The male stated he was the passenger and then left the scene to get smokes from the corner store where he was picked up and driven away from the scene. The male smelled of alcohol. There are no witness to the accident. The vehicle was towed by Central Towing. The driver fled the scene.

September 24th

Nothing of significance to report.

September 25th

RCMP members conducted a roadblock on Chemainus RD near Gill Rd. 1 seat belt warning, 1 notice in order for a headlight, 1 notice in order for no DL and 1 ticket for no DL were issued.

The RCMP were called to a residence on Buller St.  A male was refusing to leave and was breaching his probation. The male departed prior to the attendance of the RCMP in a vehicle. The individual was later located in the vehicle and was impaired. He was arrested and lodged in cells pending a court appearance.
September 26th

Nothing of significance to report.

September 13th to September 19th        

There were a total of 72 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 3027 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3201 for the same period in 2010).

As school has commenced, we are seeing quite a few more bikes on the road in the community. In turn, we have received a few calls asking for a reminder that ‘Sidewalks are for Pedestrians’.
 Pedestrians use sidewalks to travel safely along our local streets. When cyclists, in-line skaters and scooters are also involved, conflicts arise that could be prevented. The Town of Ladysmith has a bylaw that riding a bicycle on sidewalks is prohibited, as is riding/operating a bicycle is illegal. The Motor Vehicle Act also states the same.
There are many hazards involved when cycling on the sidewalks. If a cyclist hits a pedestrian, the injuries can be severe. Seniors are especially vulnerable and can fall merely by being startled (this occurred last year resulting in a fracture). Anyone with a visual or hearing impairment is at increased risk.
Many cyclists ride on the sidewalk because they are afraid of cars. But choosing to ride on the sidewalk does not eliminate the risk of a car and bike collision. Cycling on the sidewalk is a contributing factor in 30 per cent of car and bike collisions. Collisions occur when cyclists ride off the sidewalk into the roadway or when motorists are exiting a laneway or driveway. Please don’t forget to wear an approved bicycle helmet. When they are worn properly, bicycle helmets can reduce injuries.

September 13th

A call was received that the copper wiring from an old telephone box at the previous trailer court at Ivy Green Marina had been pulled out. This impacted the telephone service at four businesses and one residential line.

A theft was reported overnight in the 400 block of Davis Rd. A culprit entered a boat and took a few items. Previous incidents have been reported from the same area.

September 14th

A B&E and theft was reported into the Bedrock Ready Mix on Brenton Page Rd and stole various metal items. The suspects attended a salvage business in Nanaimo trying to sell the items. A suspect was identified and Nanaimo RCMP were asked to assist with investigation.

Members were patrolling on Oyster Bay Dr near the train station. They observed a vehicle with its lights on. As members approached, the vehicle took off slowly avoiding police. A male jumped out and ran. Members stopped the vehicle and find and a suspect was identified for being in breach of his curfew for property offences. Members attended a residence on Davis Rd and waited for the male to show up at 2340 hours. A breach charge has been recommended to the Crown.

September 15th

A report of a stolen pipe was reported from Kalicum Drilling on Aqua Tera.  In the past two weeks, someone stole 3 ten foot long stainless steel pipes from the business. Value approximately $ 2000. A suspect video was on the video surveillance.

September 16th

A shoplifting incident was reported at the Safeway. The loss prevention officer stated that an unknown male who had been in the store attempted to steal approx 800$ worth of groceries.
Groceries were recovered as security chased off the suspect. The male suspect was described as First Nation, mid 30s wearing black shorts.

Ambulance requested the assistance of the police in order to locate a 15 year old female who was extremely drunk, unresponsive but breathing at the end of Malone Rd. The female was transported to the Duncan hospital.

September 17th

The RCMP received several calls of young males causing a disturbance in the area of 6th Ave. Members located the subjects and one male was found to be breaching his condition to not consume alcohol. The male was detained and later release on a PTA for court.

September 18th

A RCMP member did a local bar walk and spoke to several patrons. Two of these individuals were later seen outside and had glassy eyes, slurred speech, & moderate odour of liquor on their breathe. At 01:10 hrs, the officer saw a vehicle drive away with no lights on. The same two males were in the vehicle and the ASD was read to the driver. The driver blew a FAIL on the Alco-Sensor IV ASD. He declined a 2nd blow on the ASD. A 90 Day IRP was issued as well as a 30 day vehicle impound. The total cost to the driver to get his vehicle and driver’s licence back will be over $4,000. The cost of a taxi fare would no doubt have been much less then this amount.

September 19th      

Nothing significant to report   

September 6th to September 12th        

There were a total of 74 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 2954 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3112 for the same period in 2010).

September 6th

A brown leather wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 500 block of Rothdale Rd..  Wallet contained Alta Dl, CIBC Visa/Debit card and Mastercard, $50.00 cash. Also a Panasonic digital camera was stolen.

A B&E to rental property located in the 300 block of  High Street was reported. The culprit(s)  kicked in the front. Only items taken include 2 garbage cans that were left in the residence by the previous tenant. Approximately $50 damage to door jamb.

A B&E was reported in the 400 block of Davis Rd. Probable point of entry was an unlocked garage door. PS3, WII, 2 digital cameras, and other items were taken.

September 7th

A culprit(s) “tagged” a door and a shop garage door overnight in the 400 block of Buller St..

A house in the 11000 Watts Rd had been broken into sometime in the last 24 hours. The home owner found the windows open and the front door had been forced open. Items in the house had been rummaged through but nothing appears to have been stolen.

At some point today someone broke into a 2nd residence on North Watts Rd. The front door of their residence was pried open and taken from the residence was a 21.5 I MAC computer, $400 in change, and an antique tobacco cutter.

The RCMP received a report that there was a male with a grey hoodie and plaid shorts walking on Davis Rd. The male was wandering down the road intoxicated. Members attended and located a male who was intoxicated. He was arrested for breach his condition of not to be outside his residence while under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to the detachment and lodged in cells until court appearance the following morning.

September 8th

 
A theft was reported from the Four All Seasons Campground on Yellow Point Road. Someone pried the coin boxes at the showers on 2011-09-05 with an unknown tool. Total monies stolen is no more than 10 dollars in loonies.

A theft from a vehicle was reported in the 500 block of Hooper Pl. on the 3rd of September. The  rubber seal around the door was jimmied and a signet ring and Oakley sunglasses were missing.  

September 9th

Nothing significant to report

September 10th

A mischief to a vehicle  parked at the rear of the 900 block of 1st Avenue was reported. Someone had written “you b….” in the top of the hood and the trunk of the car.

September 11th

The back window of a vehicle was smashed out while parked in the 400 block of 1st Ave. A cement brick nearby the vehicle suspected to have been used.

Someone busted through a gate in the 600 block of Alderwood. No vehicle description was obtained.  This gate is in the area where RV are parked and separates a roadway under the hydro lines.  It  appears the vehicle drove into the gate and forced it from it’s hinges.

Sometime over the winter, someone had switched a can of diesel for water. There were eight cans and 1 had been tampered with at the boat. A total of $900 damage had been done to the boat motor. The boat was at one of the local marinas.

A vehicle purchase was made via Paypal for a substantial amount of money. The money was wired to the UK and since then, the communication with the seller has broken down. The vehicle was being advertised last week in Auto Trader. It’s not always easy to spot a scam, and new ones are invented every day. If you suspect that you may be a target of fraud, or if you have already sent funds, don’t be embarrassed as you are not alone. Please report these incidents to the RCMP and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

A couple visiting out of town were at a local business at the Coronation Mal. A black shoulder strap bag was left hanging on a chair.  The owner didn’t realize he had forgotten his bag until he arrived in Campbell River that day. The bag was subsequently turned in at the community station but $430 had been stolen.

August 30th to September 5th        

There were a total of 90 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 2876 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3042 for the same period in 2010).

August 30th

A counterfeit $100 bill was passed at a local business in Ladysmith.

An old tire pump was reported stolen from an open carport located in the 600 block of 3rd Avenue.

August 31st

A call was received of a male that was hanging near the liquor depot and urinating in the parking lot at 49th Parallel Grocery. The RCMP attended and located a male outside the Aggie Hall. The male was intoxicated and was arrested for being drunk in a public place. He was transported to the detachment cells and held until sober.

September 1st

The RCMP were called to a residence in the 400 block of 1st Ave. A male entered a residence stating he wanted to collect money from the owner. The home owner asked him to leave and forced him out. The suspect pulled a fire extinguisher and bracket from the wall and sprayed the hallway and tried to kick the victim. The suspect fled the scene and was later arrested by the Nanaimo Detachment. Charges have been recommended to the Crown.

September 2nd

A report was received of three men yelling and screaming in the 700 block of 2nd Ave. The RCMP located three intoxicated males.  The men were transported to a local residence where they were warned to stay inside or they would be arrested for drunk in public place

A very intoxicated male was observed attempting to cross French St. at 1st avenue. The male was so intoxicated that he could barely speak and was almost falling down with each step. As no one could care for the male, he was lodged in cells until sober.

 The RCMP responded to an assist EHS of a 17 year old youth who was passed out by alcohol on Symonds St near 2nd Ave. The intoxicated youth was left abandoned by an unknown friend.    EHS cleared him to be fit for incarceration and he was lodged until sober.

September 3rd

The RCMP attended a residence on Brenton Page Rd. A male was struck with a beer bottle and had a gash on his forehead. The victim did not want to press charges.

An individual reported that he was assaulted and that his truck had been damaged while he was at an outdoor party at the end of Spruston Road. A male jumped on top of the truck and kicked in the wind shield.

A boat trailer plate and valtag were stolen sometime either Thursday Sept 1st or Friday Sept 2nd while parked in the parking lot of the Ladysmith Marina.

A theft occurred sometime around August 4th at Byrons Market on Chemainus Rd. The complainant explained that she was an SPCA Volunteer and that she collected the SPCA Donation cans. The surveillance shows the theft and a suspect has been identified.

The theft of four prawn traps was reported from the front of a residence in the 10000 block of Victoria Road. The traps are valued at $100 each.

September 4th

A male was arrested at a residence on Westdowne Rd for Breach of his Undertaking. The individual was held for a JJP hearing. The individual was released by the Judicial Justice of the Peace on an Undertaking with a curfew. A first appearance date of September 14th 2011 at Duncan Law Court has been set.

EHS requested Ladysmith RCMP attend the end of Spruston Rd. to assist with an intoxicated male.  The individual was detained for being intoxicated in public.  It was discovered that while camping and drinking with friends, an individual had fallen and struck her head, knocking her
out.  Two individuals were transported to NRGH.

 Ladysmith RCMP responded to an assist EHS in the 3000 block of Yellow Point Rd. An argument ensued over a boom box. An individual who was under the influence  got mad and kicked a plastic lawn chair which struck another male in the head.  There were a number of intoxicated individuals. A male was arrested and released on a PTA for court on October 25th, 2011

Someone pried open a door on an SUV that was parked in the 1300 block of Birchwood Rd. Nothing was taken.

August 23rd to August 29th        

There were a total of 100 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 2786 incidents have been reported to the detachment (2949 for the same period in 2010).

In recent weeks, several reported thefts from motor vehicles have been reported in the area. The vehicles being targeted are those that are being left unlocked with items clearly visible for the culprit. We are encouraging that vehicles be locked even if they are in a private driveway. Nothing should also be left in the cab of pickup trucks. The public are encouraged to report all incidents to the RCMP.

A suspect was arrested on August 28 for some recent thefts from motor vehicles in the community. The individual appeared in court on the 29th and has been remanded to the 1st of September.

August 23rd

A B&E was reported at Cassidy Farm Market located at 3251 Trans Canada Highway sometime  overnight.  The culprit(s) pulled off the hydro meter, cut the locking mechanism, moved the printer and stole a Gateway laptop computer and a small quantity of change. Also stolen were candy bars (mentos, coffee crisp Mr. Big), dried meat and meat pies and frozen steaks and pork chops. Total estimated value of $1390.00.

A theft was reported from Mr. Teriyaki and Ms. Sushi on 1st Ave. A ladder and a stainless steel industrial kitchen table were later recovered in the area.

A valtag was stolen from a p/u truck. The owner who had been traveling was uncertain when it may have been stolen. The valtag was peeled from the plate.

A theft from a motor vehicle that occurred overnight on Louise Rd was reported. Loose change was stolen and the glove box had been ransacked..

August 24th

An individual called to report the rear license plate and valtag stolen from his company vehicle on Rocky Creek Rd..

 
A B&E into two sheds and a tenant apartment were reported in the 300 block of Davis Rd A bedroom window screen to the basement had been removed and the window slid open. The culprit(s) entered and all that appears to have been stolen was a portable hard drive. A shed at the back of the house that had been boarded was also entered. The culprit(s) took the time to take the screws out. Several boxes were removed and a number of items removed. A 2nd shed located at the back of the property was also entered but nothing appears to have been stolen.

A report was received of a vehicle swerving all over the highway and driving at erratic speeds.  The vehicle pulled into the Timberlands Pub.  A member attended and observed the vehicle leave the parking lot and swerve wide on the road turning north.  The vehicle was stopped and the driver appeared to be impaired by alcohol due to poor gross motor skills, slurred speech, smell of liquor on his breath. He also had difficulty walking.  An ASD test was administered and the result was a fail.  An IRP and vehicle impound were administered.

August 25th

A 20lb propane was stolen from a residence in the 1-100 block of Buller St.

A vehicle was broken into over night in the 300 block of 4th Ave. The owner’s dog was barking at 4 am. The next day the owner realized that $200 Maui Jim sun glasses were missing. 

August 26th

Some intoxicated young people tipped a planter off the side of the building at 28 Roberts St. At the Extreme Ink Tattoo. Only description is one male teen wearing blue and white striped shirt with dark hair. The incident occurred around 1 am.

The RCMP were called to a location on Esplanade by a male who claimed that he had been beaten up and had his liquor stolen.  The RCMP attended and found a male who was intoxicated and had no evidence of having been beaten up.  While police were talking another male arrived who was aggressive and very intoxicated. The male was arrested for being drunk in public and transported to Duncan cells to be released when sober.

The RCMP attended on Buller St for a report of a tenant who was breaking windows. An intoxicated female began to yell and was disturbing the other tenants. She was arrested for being drunk in a public place and was transported to Duncan cells to be released when sober.

August 27th

A male was arrested on 3rd Ave in Ladysmith under S.37 of the Immigration Act and turned over to the Canada Border Services Agency.

August 28th

The RCMP attended a threats complaint on Westdowne Road.  An individual was later located and arrested for Uttering threats. The individual was released on a Promise to Appear for court.

A couple were traveling through the area over the weekend and a back pack and suit bag were stolen from their vehicle. The theft occurred when the vehicle was parked behind the Travelers Hotel next to the field. The back pack was a Dakine (photo is attached). The suit bag was an older Eddie Bauer green in color. This young couple is getting married on the 11th of September and the future bride’s shoes were in the pack  Needless to say there are a lot of tears that were shed over the theft of these items.
August 29th

The RCMP received a call from the Duncan RCMP regarding a specific vehicle that was heading to the community. The vehicle was located by Timberlands Rd. The driver smelled of liquor and advised he had some drinks in Victoria. The ASD demand was given and a breath was sample was provided. A fail reading was obtained. The 2nd ASD was offered bur declined. An IRP was issued with the driver’s licence being revoked for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.

In this particular case, the driver of this vehicle blew a FAIL as the BAC was above .08. The person is responsible to pay all related towing and storage fees. There is a $500 monetary penalty and a $250 driver’s licence reinstatement fee. For this individual to regain their driving privilege, a Responsible Drivers Program must be completed and the Ignition Interlock Device used for one full year after the driving suspension. The administrative consequences can amount to over $4,000. As to the cost of a taxi, we can assume that it will be less then this amount.

A suspicious incident was reported in the 3600 block of Yellow Point Rd. Two males were observed on a property and were challenged.  The males stated they were looking for directions. Males left in a dark blue or black sedan and a licence plate number was obtained. A B&E was later confirmed by the home owner. Entry was gained through an unlocked bathroom window. An electric guitar, cremation urn, linksys wireless hub, logitech computer speakers and telescope lenses were stolen.

A theft was reported from the area of Oyster Bay Dr. A large amount of metal was stolen from the engine room of her tug boat which had been anchored in the Dog Patch. The boat was last seen intact 3 weeks ago. The floor plates from the engine room, copper wires and various
ferrous parts from the boat multiples engines had been removed. It was estimated that replacing the engines parts would exceed $30,000.

August 16th to August 22nd       

There were a total of 82 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 2678 incidents have been reported to the detachment (2867 for the same period in 2010).

There were several reported thefts from motor vehicles in the area. The public are encouraged to report all incidents to the RCMP. A suspect has been identified in one of the thefts and attempts are being made to locate the individual.

August 16th – The home owner parked his truck in his driveway in the 400 block of Davis Rd..  Stolen from the truck overnight was $45.00 from his wallet and a black handled “BUCK” knife with chrome release catch on the end and 3 inch blade with production number printed on it and valued at $85.00. 
August 21st – At approximately 3 AM, the RCMP received a report of an interrupted theft from a motor vehicle in the 400 block of Ashwell Pl. The home owner who was up noticed his outdoor light on and looked outside to find a male digging through his vehicle. The individual yelled at the male and he ran off to the far end of the road, picked up his bike and took off. The male described as 19 yrs old, 5’10, black hair, wearing green shirt and having a knapsack. The male managed to steal a pack of cigarettes.
August 22nd – Four tarps were stolen off a B-Train parked at a gravel parking lot at the corner of Code Road and Cedar Rd. The tarps are worth $2,000  and are 18 guage and black with green patches 18′ by 24′. 

A 2nd theft was reported. An unlocked van was entered into overnight. Stolen were 2 I-Pod Phones and a Cannon Camera.

August 16th

BC Hydro Security reported a theft in the community. Approximately 70 meters of wiring was stolen and the suspects caused extensive damage by smashing  through a fair amount of concrete.
 
The RCMP conducted a road check on Highway 1 at Spitfire Rd. The check lasted ½ hour. 4 warnings were issued during the road check.

August 17th

A mischief complaint was received that someone had scratched a vehicle earlier today in the 400 block of Esplanade.
August 18th

A ladder was stolen from a back yard in the 0-100 block of Gatacre St. The ladder was described as a 6 foot wooden ladder..

August 19th

A vehicle was reported stolen while parked at the Nanaimo Airport. The vehicle was stolen sometime after 11-08-14 which is when she left for her trip. The vehicle was recovered by Saanich on 11-08-18

An individual had his wallet stolen from a garage in the 1300 block of Birchwood. The home owner had gone to the back yard for a few minutes and left the garage door open. The wallet contained cash, a DL and several credit cards.

A complaint was received of two males fighting on 1st Ave at Gatacre St. Males were not located, but an RCMP member was flagged down by the complainant who showed a truck that had a large dent in his passenger side. The offender was later located and arrested for Mischief and released on PTA/UTA(no alcohol conditions as he was drunk). A witness saw the individual kick the truck.

August 20th

A complaint was received of a weapon being used and threats being made on 1st Ave.  A male was arrested and a weapon seized. The male was later released on a PTA and placed on a number of conditions. Court was set for August 31st, 2011.

August 21st

A member attended an address on Brenton Page Rd. The member observed a male exit a residence carrying a firearm. The male returned to the residence and stated that had safe storage for it. The firearm was located behind a curtain in a closet.  As the firearm was not stored properly, it was seized.

An RCMP member was driving west on Roberts St. and observed a vehicle turn right onto Roberts from 4th Ave. without stopping at the stop sign. The driver had a moderate odour of liquor on his breath.  The driver was read the ASD demand and  failed. The second demand was
read and the second attempt was also a fail. A 90 day IRP was served and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. 

Children’s bikes were stolen while at the borehole swimming off of Spruston Rd. The 1st bike is a Norco Mountaineer blue/silver serial number 03J0129890 $364. The 2nd is a Norco Wolverine silver with duct tape on the frame $900.

The RCMP received an assist file from EHS in the community. The RCMP attended and located a male passed out in the driver seat. Police woke the male up and it became apparent by the smell of liquor on his breath and slurred speech that he was intoxicated. The individual was in Care and Control of his vehicle. The ASD demand was given and the breath sample provided was a fail reading. The 2nd test was declined and 1 90 day IRP and 30 day vehicle impound was issued.

August 22nd

A canoe was stolen outside a yard in the 11000 block of Chemainus Rd. The canoe was 10 ft long grey/white fibreglass worth $250, no serial number. It was stolen in the last week.

A cat was injured in the 100 block of 5th Ave.  The cat suffered a burn injury to its eyes and had to be taken to the vet. The cat unfortunately lost it’s vision. Its unknown how the eye were  burned.

 Aug. 9- Aug. 15, 2011    

There were a total of 81 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 2596 incidents have been reported to the detachment (2772 for the same period in 2010).

There were several reported thefts from motor vehicles in the area.

August 9th – BC licence plate was stolen from a boat trailer. The owner is uncertain when the plate was stolen. The incident was reported from Solmie Rd.
August 11th – A theft occurred from a vehicle overnight in the 200 block of Dogwood Dr. Only a
small amount of loose change was taken from the unlocked vehicle.
August 12th – A valtag was reported stolen from the rear BC licence plate on a pickup. It is not known when or where this theft occurred. The incident was reported from Nash Pl.
August 14th – A cell phone was stolen from a truck at the north parking lot of 940 Oyster Bay Rd.

August 9th

A 12 pack of Root Beer and a ½ of a Gatorade were stolen a cupboard in a carport in the 400 block of Walker Ave.

Over the past 2 weeks a motorhome has been used by unknown individuals to socialize, eat, and steal 4 binoculars plus a hunting axe.  The binoculars were Bussells, Tasco and 2
Opticals. The vehicle was parked in the 600 block of 3rd Ave.

An employee from Ladysmith Home Hardware reported that a male was trying to return
a Makita Sander that was stolen from the Home Hardware Store in Parksville. The male was arrested and released on a PTA and 11.1 with conditions of no go Home Hardware in Ladysmith and Parksville.

August 10th

A van crashed into a hydro pole on Dogwood Dr. Hydro pole was damaged and the driver had apparently fallen asleep at the wheel. Fortunately, the driver walked away with no serious injuries. EHS attended.

August 11th

The RCMP attended to a collision on the TCH at Davis Rd. A driver pulling a motorhome had pulled from the slow lane to the fast lane in order to make a left turn on to Chemainus Rd. A 2nd driver who was in the fast lane took exception to apparently being cut off and moved over to the slow lane and pulled up beside the vehicle. Gestures were exchanged between the occupants. The 2nd vehicle failed to see that vehicles had come to a stop at the intersection of the TCH and Davis Rd. A 3rd vehicle was rear ended. There were no injuries and a violation was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act. We would encourage that any driving offences observed be reported to the police.

A passerby came across an injured male who had been electrocuted by a BC Hydro Pole that fell across the road on Spruston Rd. The male, who had been unconscious and was described as being approx. 6 feet tall, 180 lbs, tattoos on both arms, bald and bleeding from his mouth. The male got up and walked away. A dark green truck was also there and that drove away with a female. This female had been helping the male. EHS, Cranberry Fire Dept, BC Hydro and  EMCON attended. It was later discovered after the lines had been dismantled that the unknown male used a chainsaw to cut down the BC Hydro pole to get at the copper wiring. The pole fell in the wrong direction and electrocuted him.  The matter is still under investigation.

August 12th

A theft of wire in progress was reported in the 300 block of Chemainus Rd. A female had entered a residence and described as in her 20′s with black hoodie and jeans. The RCMP attended and located a female dragging several black garbage bags with her up the hill from the residence. The wire had apparently been stolen for the copper. The investigation is ongoing.

August 13th

Nothing significant to report

August 14th 

An attempt was made to steal a BBQ from the 400 block of Esplanade. The suspect was a Caucasian female, 30 year old, wearing jeans and holding a red purse.

August 15th

A member was on patrol in Ladysmith and observed a vehicle leaving Transfer Beach rather quickly. A check of the BCL showed that the vehicle’s registered owner needed to be served a prohibition from driving. The vehicle was stopped and the owner was driving. He was served a 3 month driving prohibition and also a violation ticket for failing to display his N.

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There were a total of 91 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 2514 incidents have been reported to the detachment (2677 for the same period in 2010).
     
Last week we reported that the Ladysmith Car Care Ltd had been broken into. The RCMP is seeking assistance from the public with regards to the following items that were stolen:
 
• Dell computer monitor
• Red tool dolly
• Miscellaneous tools and cases
• Snap-on 3 drawer tool chest
• Sun Coolant Flusher Exchange
• Snap-on Brake Fluid machine
• Sun MFX Power Steering Exchange
• Oil Kare
• Shop Vac Ultra
• Snap-on Compressor (P103A)
• Sun Diagnostics Machine (with Sampro Monitor)
• Fuel Board console (Progressive International Electronics)
• Napa 85-1250 Battery Charger
• Associated Model 6018 Fast Charger
• Hydraulic Shop Press
• Sun Oil Care
• Blue Point portable welder
• Drill Press
• Mastercraft Drill Press
• JBC 700 Series – assorted parts
• Tire Pump (Jobman 150)
• Westward Press
• Power Steering Flush System
• Compressor
 
 Theft from Motor Vehicles or theft of Motor Vehicles
 
 The detachment experiences a spike in thefts from MV’s in the past week.
 August 2nd – 3500 block of Spitfire – Arbutus RV Service called to report 10 RV’s being damaged over the long weekend. The power cord wire from the RV’s had been cut for the copper wire inside. The power cords were black and 1 inch thick. In one RV, they were able to get at a TV
 that was on the outside of the RV behind a closed compartment.
 August 2nd – 2900 block of Riverbend Rd – Sometime over the weekend a  Makita chopsaw was  stolen from the back of a open truck that was parked in a shed at the back of a property.  The chopsaw was worth $1,000.00 and had been rented.
 August 3rd – 3400 block of TCH – A truck that had been parked overnight had one tarp stolen from a semi. The tarp is heavy and valued at approximately $3500.
 August 5th – 10000 block of Westdowne Rd – A theft from vehicle occurred at the Town and Country Trailer Park. The complainant stated that near the time the theft had occurred there had been a male in his 20′s walking around the park. A male was later spoken to the next day and
 he admitted to going through the vehicle and taking approximately $8.
 August 5th – 400 block of Esplanade – The rear plate was stolen from a vehicle.
 August 5th – 900 block of Ludlow – Someone stole a purse, wallet, CDs and CD player from a vehicle that had been left unattended for a few hours.
 August 7th – 12000 block of Rocky Creek Rd – A vehicle left in a parking lot overnight had been
 damaged. Stolen were a light blue golf jacket, a blanket and a sleeping bag.  The steering column had been torn apart and papers were spread around inside the vehicle.  The owner of the vehicle was visiting from Alberta.
 August 8th – 400 block of Davis Rd – A pair of sunglasses were stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway. There was no damage done.
 August 8th – 1200 block of Rocky Creek – A truck from Van-Isles Truck Tech Ltd was stolen.
 August 8th – 11000 block of Westdowne Rd – A Samsung cell phone was stolen from a vehicle that was unlocked in a driveway.
 August 8th – 500 block of Louise Rd – Someone entered an unlocked vehicle over the weekend and stole a portable Tom Tom GPS, valued at $525, a set of compact Bushnel Binoculars, valued at just over $200 and $35 in loose change.
 
 August 2nd
 A bike was stolen from a yard in the 300 block of Roberts St. The bike is a black James Darkar 24 speed Mountain Bike.
 
 An outboard was stolen off a skiff at Saltair Marine Services, near the Government Docks. The motor is a grey 15HP Honda with serial # 1201314 with a large green stripe across it. The outboard is valued at $2,895.
 
 August 3rd
 A female described as in her 20′s tall skinny, wearing tight jeans, and a grey tube top, stole a plant from a local business. The employee ran after the female who then sat on a bench and put the pot down. The employee retrieved the plant and last saw the female walking up 1st Ave. The female was located and identified and was high on drugs.
 
 August 4th
 Two males and a female came into the Shar-kare’s store. Male #1 purchased a box of apples. The patrons left to get back into the truck. Male#1 got into the truck but the female and the second male took two Clematis plants and a bucket. The vehicle was last seen heading south on the TCH. The truck was described as small and black with a bale of hay in the back.
 
 A wallet was left in the Ivy Green washroom. The owner drove off and came back 15 minutes later and the wallet was found on the road and missing $90.  The surveillance video will be reviewed in an attempt to identify a suspect.
 
 A report was received of a window being smashed in the 600 block of 1st Ave. taken to cells for the night as he was very intoxicated.
 
 August 5th
 An individual called to report that she interrupted a male and female attempting to steal items from her storage shed on Frost Road.  Before police arrived, the individuals had left in a blue Buick. While en route, a member located the vehicle parked near TCH/Spruston Rd. intersection. The individuals were arrested for Break  and Enter with intent and released with PTA/UTA. Exhibits were seized.
 
 August 6th
 An individual called to report being threatened.  The suspect was arrested for Uttering Threats
 contrary to Section 264.1 of the Criminal Code. The individual was released on a Promise to Appear and Undertaking with no contact. Court date has been set for August 23rd.
 
 August 7th
 Members were on patrol in Ladysmith when a male was observed walking on 1st Ave. The male was stumbling down the road and carrying a very large back pack. The individual was stopped and a background check revealed that he was not to consume alcohol. The male was arrested for breaching his conditions. He was transported to the detachment and lodged in cells to sober up. . He was later released on a Promise to Appear in court on 2011-08-30. He had 6 beer in his back pack which were seized.
 
 An individual residing on White St. reported that a vehicle been keyed overnight.
 
 The RCMP attended the 300 block of Chemainus Rd for an insecure premises call. The door had been kicked in but nothing had been stolen.
 
 Threats were made to an individual on a no contact order. An arrest was made for uttering threats and the individual was later released on a promise to appear and undertaking with conditions of
 no contact. Court date was set for  August 31.
 
 August 8th
 RCMP members were on Cedar Rd at TCH waiting to make a turn onto the hwy when a southbound car went through the intersection with no tail lights. The vehicle was later spotted
 half way down a driveway in the bush. The driver was located hiding in front of the vehicle. He admitted to smoking dope in the last ten minutes and to having already received a notice and order for the vehicle. A 24 hour suspension was issued and the vehicle was towed.
 
 A storage locker in the 10000 block of Chemainus Rd. was unlocked and some tools were missing from inside There was no sign of forced entry
 
 
 BC Hydro reported the theft of copper wire on Timberlands Rd. The wire was installed in March
 and workers at the site to do repairs noticed the pole had been stripped.
 
 A shed in the 300 block of Gill Rd was broken into. Stolen was an industrial weed eater, Honda gas power washer, power saw with case, large 10 litres black (mile zero) gas can with letter M on it and Toro leaf blower. A suspicious red 80′s flat deck truck was observed in the area