100 Mile House RCMP responded to 103 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls.
Vehicle vandalism
On Sept. 29, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of a male youth who had pushed over some garbage cans and then
jumped on the hood and roof of a parked car at the intersection of Third Street and Dogwood Avenue.
The car, which was yellow in colour, was not located. If you are the owner of this vehicle, which likely has damage, please call the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456.
Fail to yield
On Sept. 29, 2015, police were called to a motor vehicle incident (MVI) on Highway 97 and Horse Lake Road.
A vehicle, which was turning left onto Horse Lake Road from Highway 97 failed to yield to a northbound motorcycle. There were no injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield.
Theft of gas
On Sept. 28, RCMP received a report of a theft of gas jerry can from a residence in the 400 block of
Evergreen Crescent.
A vehicle described as an older dark-coloured domestic car with a lot of dents and Alberta licence plates
was observed stopping near that location. A female got out of the car and took the gas can from the front of the residence and ran back to the vehicle.
The incident was not reported to police until later that day. Police advise if you see a crime in progress to call 9-1-1 immediately.
Coins stolen
On Sept. 27, RCMP attended a report of a theft of coins from a business located in the 700 block of Alder Avenue.
A coin box had been tampered with and money was taken. It is believed to have occurred the previous night.
Truck stolen
On Sept. 27, RCMP were called to a report of a theft of vehicle from a parking lot located near Tim Hortons on Highway 97.
A 1995 Dodge 2500 truck was taken. The truck has a lift kit, wide fender flares, and the entire vehicle is sprayed with black rock guarding. The vehicle was seen in 70 Mile House driving erratically but it was not located by police in Clinton.
Vehicle damaged
On Sept. 27, RCMP attended a report of mischief and possible theft from a vehicle which was parked on Airport Road at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.
A vehicle’s windows had been smashed out and rummaged through. It is believed to have occurred sometime overnight on Sept. 26.
Failing to stop
On Sept. 24, RCMP responded to a report of an MVI at the intersection of Highway 97 and Alder Ave.
A lumber truck failed to stop at a red light at the intersection while travelling southbound on Highway 97. A small passenger vehicle started to proceed through but the driver noticed the lumber truck was going to run the light and stopped.
The passenger car sustained damage to the front of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The driver of the lumber truck was charged for failing to stop at a red light.
B&E & theft
On Sept. 24, RCMP attended a report of a break-and-enter to an apartment located in the 300 block of
Taylor Avenue.
The door to the residence had been breached. The inside of the residence was damaged and a set of Rossignol skis and a Sony home stereo were taken.
It is believed to have occurred within a week before the report of the incident.
Peace bond breach
On Sept. 24, RCMP attended a report of a disturbance at a residence located on the 900 block of Cariboo Trail.
Upon arrival the residence was searched for safety reasons and a male was located hiding inside a bedroom. He was bound by conditions of not going to the residence and not contacting with the resident who resided there.
The male was subsequently arrested for breach of a peace bond. He later committed an assault on police and was also charged for that offence.
He was remanded by the courts and held in custody.
Vehicle theft
On Sept. 24, the RCMP were called to a theft of vehicle from a business located on the 200 block of Highway 97.
A male had taken a vehicle without the owner’s consent and also a purse from the owner. Both were known to each other, but no permission was given to take the vehicle.
The man who took the vehicle was located in Lillooet and arrested. The vehicle was recovered.
The male resident of Lillooet was released from custody and will be facing charges of taking a vehicle without consent, theft and fraud.
