A resident on Railway Avenue chased two would-be criminals after they attempted to lift his snowmobile from his property on Jan. 6.
That is just one of the reports from the Smithers RCMP this week as they investigate a sudden spike in property crimes.
The RCMP noted in their weekly report that they are aware of an increase in property crimes over the past two weeks and want to remind the public to secure all of their property and belongings.
That statement was attached to an invitation to anyone to call the detachment if they see anything they feel is suspicious in nature. The detachment’s number is 250-847-3233.
Their weekly update begins with a call they received at 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 6 where the complainant said that he had caught two males attempting to steal his snowmobile from a residence on Railway Avenue. The caller phoned the RCMP while still chasing the suspects down the road. Police attended immediately and found the caller who pointed officers to the two men.
The suspects attempted to flee from police but were caught after a short foot chase.
Two 27-year-old males were arrested and were later released from police custody pending approval of theft charges.
Police are also looking for information on the following cases:
— On Jan. 7, it was reported that a black Jeep was stolen from Bulkley Lodge on 11th Avenue. The vehicle was found later off-road with its front window smashed in. There did not appear to be other damage to the vehicle. The Forensic Identification Unit from Terrace is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
— On Jan. 7, it was reported that a 9” portable black Sylvania DVD player was stolen out of a gray Ford Escape that was parked overnight on 14th Avenue.
— A white 1992 Bobcat was stolen from the Telkwa Works Yard sometime between Jan. 10 and 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 11.
— A purple Dodge pick-up was stolen from the Harley Shop in Smithers sometime after 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 10. It was later found east of Houston, abandoned in a rural driveway with the ignition punched. The Forensic Identification Unit from Terrace is assisting with the investigation.
— A black 1988 Chevy S-10 pick-up was stolen between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Jan. 12 from 17th Avenue.
— On Jan. 12, the RCMP received a report that sometime overnight an orange Pontiac G5, a black VW Jetta and a blue Ford F-350 were damage while parked on the 3600 block of 14th Avenue.
