Coldstream residents are being urged to secure their mail.
RCMP officers are investigating a series of mailbox thefts in the past week.
“We are reminding residents to pick up their mail as soon as possible,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy, adding that suspicious activity around mailboxes should also be reported.
On Feb. 13, Canada Post notified the RCMP of a series of thefts from community mailboxes on Ravine Drive, Upland Drive, Crestview Drive and Kalamalka Road.
And on Feb. 17, reports of thefts were received from Learmouth and Bessette roads.
Noseworthy says there can be significant implications for residents if mail is stolen.
“We get cases of fraud and identity theft. If Grandma sends you money in a birthday card, that’s something they (thieves) look for,” she said.
Anyone with information on these thefts is asked to call the RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Equipment stolen
A police investigation is underway after a Vernon business was hit by thieves.
Overnight on Feb. 8, a shed was broken into at Autoshine Plus on Pleasant Valley Road in Vernon. A Nakita 6750 generator, a pressure washer and some tools were stolen.
“They broke the lock on the shed,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Home broken into
Numerous items were taken from a Vernon residence.
A home in the 4300 block of Cascade Drive was broken into between Feb. 14 and 16.
Among the items taken were a camera, jewelry, liquor, two speakers and an undisclosed amount of money.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Tire heist
A determined thief targeted a Vernon business.
Some time between 11:15 and 1156 p.m. Sunday, an individual climbed the fence at Vernon Auto Wreckers on 45th Avenue and took a single tire.
“There is video surveillance,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
