Powell River RCMP weekly report May 22nd to May 28th, 2024

Weekly statistics

• Total calls for service = 137
• Thefts = 11
• Break and Enter = 2
• Impaired Driving = 3
• Assaults = 3
• Mischief = 9
• Mental Health = 9

Files of note

Boat stolen from Lund harbour

On May 28, 2024, Powell River RCMP received a report that a sixteen foot Marlon, riveted aluminum boat and Yamaha 40 HP motor had been stolen from the Lund Harbour some time between May 26 and May 28.

View larger image: Marlon aluminum boat.

Police are asking anyone with any information about this to please contact the Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bccrimestoppers.com. Callers will remain anonymous.

Break and enter and assault at Suncoast Cycles

On May 30, 2024, at approximately 4:30am, Powell River RCMP responded to an alarm at Suncoast Cycles. Upon arrival, police learned that the business owners had also been alerted to the alarm and had interrupted a break and enter in progress. The owner had confronted the suspect who then allegedly sprayed the owner in the face with bear spray.

The suspect allegedly fled the store with a stolen bike and ran south toward Reave Rd. The suspect was seen leaving the area in a station wagon type vehicle with a second person and a large Sheppard dog with puffy fur.

The bike that was stolen from the store is described as an orange 2023 Giant Talon e-bike.

View larger image: orange Giant Talon e-bike.

Powell River RCMP is asking everyone to keep an eye out for the bike and if spotted, to immediately phone 911 or the Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255.

Police are asking anyone with any information about this to please contact the Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bccrimestoppers.com. Callers will remain anonymous.