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Powell River
2024-02-01 10:08 PST
On January 28, 2024 Powell River RCMP responded to a request from Powell River Fire Rescue for assistance at Brooks Secondary School, where a window had been broken and the fire alarm had been pulled just after 2:00am.
The fire department confirmed that there was no fire. No one was found on the property.
Video surveillance was reviewed and two suspects, who appear to be youth, can be seen spray painting graffiti on the exterior wall of the school, then throwing a rock through the window and pulling the fire alarm.
Police are asking anyone with any information on this to contact the Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bccrimestoppers.com. Callers will remain anonymous.
On January 20, 2024, Powell River RCMP received a report that a bag had been stolen from the women’s change room at the Recreation Complex some time between 1:00pm and 5:00pm.
The investigation is ongoing.
Powell River RCMP would like to remind Complex customers to secure all belongings when using the facilities. Lockers are available for day use in the changerooms at a cost of 50 cents, and the main desk can make change if required.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime is asked to contact the Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bccrimestoppers.com. Callers will remain anonymous.
On February 1, 2024, Powell River RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence on Sutherland Avenue.
The Powell River RCMP would like to assure the community that there is no risk to public safety.
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