Kitimat RCMP weekly report March 20th - March 26th, 2025

Vehicle mischief

On March 20th at 5:39 pm, Kitimat RCMP received a call of mischief at a residence in the Whitesail neighbourhood. The caller reported that their vehicle had the driver side front tire slashed and someone put tissue paper on the vehicle. It was reported that this incident occurred between 7:00 pm on March 19th to 4:30 pm on March 20th. The investigator canvassed the area and there was no CCTV in the direction of the vehicle. If you saw anything suspicious or have any information regarding this mischief, please contact the Kitimat RCMP. (2025-949)

Suspicious person

The Kitimat RCMP was dispatched to a suspicious person file on March 21st. It was reported that on March 20th at 11:15 pm a suspicious male was knocking on a front door and window of a Nechako neighbourhood residence. The male then left in a SUV. CCTV footage of the incident was provided to the investigating officer, with an idea of who the male could have been. The officer reviewed the footage and was able to identify the male. The investigating officer spoke to the male who admitted being around the area the previous evening. It was further stated that he was trying to look for his friend but was unsure which house was the correct residence. The male had shared a cab ride earlier and the friend had forgotten an item which he was trying to return. The story matched the scenario on the CCTV footage provided. (2025-959)

Drinking in public

A report regarding two individuals drinking at the entrance to a business located on the 200 block of City Centre at 4:34 pm on March 22nd. The investigating officers arrived at the dispatched location and located a suspect with liquor at their feet. The suspect was issued a violation ticket for possessing open liquor in public. A second suspect was located visibly intoxicated and unable to care for them self. They were arrested for Causing a Disturbance by being drunk in public and were transported to Kitimat RCMP cells. They were released when sober. (2025-979)

Check stop

At 10:07 pm on March 24th, Kitimat RCMP officers conducted a two-hour check stop near the corner of Gyrfalcon Ave., and N Lahakas Blvd. The officers were checking for sobriety, drivers licenses, proof of insurance and safety defects. During the check stop, approximately 75 vehicles and drivers were checked. Two violation tickets and one notice and order were issued along with verbal warnings. No impaired drivers were located. (2025-1005)

Two vehicle collision

The Kitimat RCMP received a report of a collision between a SUV and bus at the intersection of Haisla Blvd and Tsimshian Blvd on March 25th at 6:38 pm. The investigation revealed that the SUV had collided with the bus as it was making a turn. The bus received minor damages, however, the SUV received major damage, requiring it to be towed from the scene. Both drivers and passengers from both vehicles were transported to a local hospital as a precaution. The investigation is still ongoing with motor vehicle act charges being considered. (2025-1014)

Possible attempted fraud

On March 26th, a Kitimat resident attended the Kitimat RCMP detachment to report a possible fraudulent loan from a financial company. The resident had received an unsolicited phone call from an individual claiming to be from a financial institution claiming a loan had been approved but they needed a driver's license and further personal information. Upon review of the loan documents, it appeared to be designed poorly with multiple obvious concerns such as having unreadable text which, in a legal document, would be highly unlikely. It also had obvious statements that were not professionally edited. A call was made to the financial company who indicated that no one by the name of the person who made the original call worked there nor did the victim have a loan with them; which lead to them indicating that it was a scam. If you’ve received a call similar to this, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. (2025-1022)

If you have any information of crimes that have occurred in the Kitimat area, and would like to report it to the police, you can report through Northern BC Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You will stay anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may receive a reward of up to $2000.