RCMP: 250-847-3233
Crimestoppers: 1-800-222-8477
July 14
At approximately 4:20 p.m. the Smithers RCMP received a report that a black Acer laptop had been stolen from a person’s residence on the 110 block of Main St. The laptop had accidently been left outside the door of the residence in a backpack. Anyone with information is asked to call the RCMP or Crimestoppers.
July 16
An RCMP officer was flagged down at around 5:30 p.m. on Highway 16 by a passer-by who stated that a vehicle behind him was swerving all over the road. The officer initiated a vehicle stop with a black Ford pick-up and spoke to the 59-year-old driver. The driver displayed signs of marijuana impairment and the officer could also smell marijuana in the cab. The driver and all of the vehicle’s occupants were subsequently arrested for possession of a controlled substance – one of the passengers was found with a small quanity of marijuana, the RCMP say, which was seized. The driver was issued a 24-hour roadside prohibition, and all persons at the scene were released with no charges being pursued.
July 17
Two dead horses were reported on a property on Telkwa High Road in Smithers. Police attended and found the two horses and a veterinarian was called to assist in determining the cause of death. Another four horses were found living on the property and were examined as well. The four horses have remained on the property. An investigation is continuing by the RCMP, in conjunction with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
July 18
Police are looking for suspects in the theft of a 2000 green Honda CRV, with Florida plates, that was stolen while attached to an RV as it was parked at the Moricetown Campground. The owner stated that she and her husband went to bed around midnight and did not hear or see anything. No one seemed to know anything around the campground either. The CRV had keys in the ignition and contained mechanical tools. Extensive patrols were made but the vehicle was no located. Anyone with information is asked to call either of the numbers at the top of this article.
July 21
A black 1959 Chevy pick-up truck was stolen from the Laidlaw trailer park. The owner stated that it was taken sometime between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. The truck was left unlocked with the keys inside. At around 2 p.m. on July 21, the vehicle was recovered in an alley off 12th Avenue in Smithers. A witness said they observed someone drive the truck into the alley where the vehicle got stuck on wet grass. The witness went into their backyard to see and the male jumped out, covered his face with his black hoodie, and left on foot.
The male is described as First Nations in his early 20s, 5’8″, between 160 to 170 lbs (approximately 77 kg) with a stocky build. He wore the black hoody and blue jeans.
Stolen from the vehicle were the faceplat of the Kenwood car stereo and two 12″ JL audio subwoofers in boxes. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP.
General
The Smithers RCMP have noted an increase in stolen quads or attempted thefts of quads in the Moricetown area in the past two weeks. The RCMP would like to remind the public to take security precautions to protect these recreational vehicles. It is recommended that the keys be kept in a secure area, not in the quad, when the vehicle is not being used. If possible keep the vehicle in a secure, locked area like a garage.
