Boat owners, beware!
A thief is continuing to make the rounds of local marinas.
For the second straight week Campbell River RCMP is reminding boat owners to either remove valuables from their vessels or to lock them up.
According to RCMP Sgt. Terry Deley, police received multiple reports of thefts from boats over the past two weeks.
One of the more brazen thefts occurred May 21, at the Government Wharf.
“What is most disturbing is that the owner of the boat was actually below deck at the time of the theft,” he said in a news release.
Four rods and reels, valued at more than $850, were stolen from the boat.
Police are currently looking for a male suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
In a related item, there was an attempted break and enter to the Maritime Heritage Centre over the weekend.
The door had been pried and the pane of glass was cracked, but entry was not gained.
There are currently no suspects for this attempted theft.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Campbell River RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Summer spot-checks
Mounties will continue to have check-stops throughout the summer directly targeted at impaired drivers.
If you drink, don’t drive.
There are a multitude of different agencies that will assist in getting you and your vehicle home safely, according to Deley.
During last weekend’s check-stops, three people were arrested for impaired driving.
