Crimes of the Week

File #2017-5296

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between Wednesday June 21st at 7 PM and Friday June 23rd at 6:20 PM, an unknown person or persons entered a property in the 4000 block of 10th Ave and stole a dirtbike.
The suspect or suspects entered a garage off the alley and stole a white 1988 Honda NX250 dual sport dirtbike. The motorbike has a blue seat and was missing its left mirror. The bike has been spotted on local trails as recently as Thursday June 29th. The value of the dual sport bike is approx. $3000.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between 9:20 PM and 11 PM on Wednesday June 14th, an unknown person or persons stole a pickup truck from in front of the Paramount Theatre in Port Alberni.
The owner of the white 2007 Ford F350 pickup truck had parked the vehicle in the 4700 block of Argyle St and locked the doors. When the owner returned just over an hour and a half later, the truck was gone.
The truck has "Pacific Rim Gutters" on both the rear driver side and passenger side door windows and there are white matching fender flares on the truck.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On Sunday June 11th between 1 PM and 5:30 PM, a red Volkswagon Golf was parked near the 21 km marker of Bamfield Main Rd after it broken down. Sometime during this time, an unknown person or person(s) threw a large rock through the rear passenger window of the car before reaching in and stealing several items.
Stolen was a black duffle bag with yellow sunflowers that was filled with clothing, a Northbound sleeping bag and a Thermarest sleeping pad. The second bag stolen was a Nanaimo Search and Rescue backpack full of various rescue gear. The SAR pack was magenta coloured Osprey Tempest 30 pack and contained a pair of black Nanaimo SAR branded Arc'teryx Beta women’s pants and a bright yellow Petzl Vertex Vent climbers helmet, amongst other things.

Also stolen were a new 2 1/2ft long wood handled black axe, 2 older iPODs, 2 First Aid kits, hiking poles and various camping and backpacking survival kit items.
The value of the stolen goods and damage to the car is in excess of $1500.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

On Wednesday May 24th at 3:30 AM, an unknown person broke into the Town Pantry store in the 4700 block of Johnston Rd., sounding the alarm.
The unknown suspect had approached the front of the store then smashed the glass door to gain entry into the building. Once inside, the suspect made his way to the locked cigarette storage area where he pried open the cabinet and stole an undisclosed amount of cigarettes before fleeing the same way he entered the store.
The estimate for the damages to the store along with stolen cigarettes is $3,450.00.
The suspect is described as a male wearing a dark toque, light brown coat, dark gloves, dark pants and dark footwear.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:
Sometime between Wednesday May 31st and the early afternoon of Thursday June 1st, an unknown person or persons stole an electric scooter from a residence in the 3200 block of 3rd Ave.

The black 2014 Motorina Electric Scooter was parked in front of its owner’s residence overnight. The scooter has butterfly stickers on it as well as an extra attachment on the back to carry groceries. And the scooter has a built in charger under the seat. The value of the scooter is approximately $2500.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between Thursday May 4th and Monday May 8th, unknown person or persons stole some equipment from the historic Mclean Mill site.

The suspect or suspects removed two large radiators off an old Murdy log loading winch, as well as a 6 volt truck style battery. These radiators were manufactured many years ago and are no longer in production. They are similar in style to those out of an old flathead Ford motor. The radiators are distinctive from those radiators manufactured currently as they have 4 hose connections each; 2 on top and 2 on the bottom.

The value of the loss is approximately $2,200.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On May 5th at 1:40 AM, the alarm to an industrial supply business in the 3400 block of 3rd Ave was sounded.
An unknown suspect or suspects broke into the business by smashing the glass in the front door. Once inside, the suspect or suspects stole two tool kits. A Milwaukee ¼” impact tool and kit as well as a ½” drill and a ¼” impact tool kit. Both kits are red in colour and include the battery, charger and case. The value of the damages and missing tools is approximately $1,385.00.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On Friday May 12th at 2:55 AM, an unknown suspect broke into a business in the 5200 block of Argyle St.

The unknown suspect gained entry by smashing the front door of the business, which set off the alarm. Once inside, the suspect destroyed a glass display case then rummaged through it stealing several collector hockey cards. The hockey cards included boxed cards, packs and single cards. Between the stolen cards, the many cards damaged during the commission of the break in and the damage to the property, the monetary loss is in excess of $6000.

As police were attending, a male was observed running away across 3rd Ave. The suspect is described as a male, slender build, standing approximately 6 ft tall, dressed in camouflage pants, a dark hoodie pulled over his head.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crimes:

LB Woodchoppers located at 3509 3rd Ave has been the subject of repeated break and enters.
On Tuesday March 7th at 8:55 PM, the door to the business was kicked repeatedly until the glass broke, sounding the alarm. It appears that the suspect in this incident was a young female.
In the early morning hours of Saturday April 15th, unknown suspect or suspects broke into the store having thrown a large rock through the front door glass breaking it. Once inside, the suspect or suspects stole a red Honda 2 KW generator and 3 large, orange and white Stihl chain saw power heads, before leaving on foot westbound towards the restaurant across the street.
On Wednesday April 26th at 4:38 AM the alarm was activated when the glass door was again smashed out with a large rock. This time the unknown suspect stole a red Honda 1 KW generator before fleeing. The suspect also tried to steal a water pump however was unsuccessful and left it behind. The suspect in this theft was dressed all in black.
The value of the stolen property and damages is approximately $8500.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Sometime between Thursday April 20th at 7 PM and 7 AM on Friday April 21st, unknown suspect or suspects broke into a shed at the rear of a restaurant in the 5400 block of Argyle St.
The suspect or suspects appear to have gained entry onto the property by cutting a hole in the rear fence. The suspect or suspects also forced open two locked gates, one at the rear of the property and the other on the alley side of the building. The suspect or suspects broke into a shed at the rear of the property where they stole a small but heavy generator. In order to access the generator, the suspects had to remove a 4 X 4 support post that had been encased in cement. It appears that the suspects also attempted to steal several other items however they were left behind near the fence.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:
Sometime between Thursday April 6th at 5 PM and Friday April 7th at 7 AM, an unknown suspect or suspects stole an unregistered white late 90’s pickup truck from a logging site near Henderson Lake. Also stolen from the logging site were several gas cans, truck batteries and fuel. The value of the stolen property is approximately $2000.
On Sunday April 9th at 3:30 PM, a white Dodge Ram pickup truck, believed to be the one used for the theft at Henderson Lake logging site, was located on a logging road off of Faber Rd. In the cab of the truck were empty gas cans, an old boat motor and a chainsaw blade cover.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Sometime between Monday April 3rd at 12 noon and Thursday April 6th at 12:30 PM, unknown suspect or suspects broke into a home in the 2900 block of 2nd Ave.
The suspects gained entry into the house by breaking the glass panel in the rear kitchen door allowing the suspects to reach inside and unlock the deadbolt. Once inside, the suspect or suspects stole a Craftsman Push mower, a stereo amplifier, a centrifuge, and a bottle of liquor from the basement. The suspect or suspects then left through the rear basement door. The suspects also attempted to gain entry into the garage as the garage aluminium door was damaged through their efforts however they were unsuccessful.
The value of the stolen property is approximately $1000 plus $500 in damages.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

On morning of Monday March 13th, the owner of a white Dodge Ram pickup truck had parked his truck at Ship Creek Rd and Anderson Rd for the day. The pickup truck was observed by co-workers at 2 PM and was undisturbed at that time. When the owner returned to his vehicle at 4:30 PM, he found that all four tires had been slashed rendering them useless. The cost to replace the tires was $900.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

In the early hours of Thursday, March 2nd, two unknown suspects broke into two liquor stores in Port Alberni. The two male suspects first attended to a liquor store in the 2900 block of Alberni Highway and tried to kick in the doors to gain entry. They were able to enter a storage room but unable to access the sales area, where the liquor is kept.
A short time later at 1 am, the two suspects arrived at another liquor store located in the 5000 block of Johnston Rd. Here, the suspects backed a van through the front doors smashing them to gain entry. Once inside, the suspects stole several bottles of liquor, including some Texas Mickey sized bottles. The suspects then fled the scene in the stolen green Dodge Caravan leaving a trail of broken glass behind them. The suspects caused $9000 in damages.
The stolen van was later located in the alley between 4th and 5th Ave near Argyle St. with some of the stolen liquor found inside the vehicle. As the suspects fled the stolen van, one man was seen running toward Argyle St. and 3rd Ave.
One suspect is described as a thin man wearing a black winter jacket, a balaclava and jeans. The second man was heavy set, wearing a black, grey and white checkered jacket with a black hoodie and jeans.
Anyone with information on this or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
*by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
*online: www.solvecrime.ca
*by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On Monday March 6th between 12 noon and 1 PM, an unknown man walked into the Alberni Aquarium located in the Harbour Quay and walked out having stolen an iPad.
The suspect had been walking around inside the building and wandered into some staff only areas. Stolen was an iPad mini in a medium blue coloured case. The value of the loss is approximately $500.
The suspect is described as fair skinned East Indian man in his late 50’s, standing 5’6” tall with an average build, short greying dark hair, clean shaven and wearing a black coat, black pants and a ballcap.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On Sunday March 12th between midnight and 3 AM, two unknown suspects broke into a construction shop located on Cameron Main Rd and Franklin River Rd and stole several tools.
The unknown suspects were seen driving a pickup truck up to the construction shop. The suspects gained entry through the rear door of the locked shop. Once inside, the suspects stole 5 used 36 inch bar Stihl chainsaws, a Plasma cutter, a Milwakee magnetic drill, 3 Dewalt and Makita grinders, several new LED lights and various other shop tools. The suspects then loaded the stolen tools into the pickup truck and drove off. There was no damage done to gain entry however the total value of the loss is estimated to be $12,000.
One of the suspects is described as a heavyset man, approximately 6 foot tall, wearing white camouflage pants and a beige hoodie. The second man was dressed all in black and is of a slender build. The vehicle used was a white older model Ford F-150 extended cab pickup truck with a black tailgate and no canopy.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at
250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crimes:
In the early morning hours of Thursday March 2nd, two suspects stole a green Dodge Grand Caravan then broke in to two Port Alberni liquor stores.
Cameras at a liquor store in the 2900 block of Alberni Highway caught the minivan drive into their lot and drive around to the back of the store. Two men exited and approached the side and rear doors of the store with large rocks. The suspects threw the rocks to break the glass then kicked at the doors but were only able to gain entry into a storage area. Failing to access the sales area, they left in the van. The suspects caused approximately $250 in damages.
At approximately 1 AM, the duo broke into a liquor store in the 5000 block of Johnston Rd. They smashed the front doors of the liquor store to gain entry. Once inside, the suspects stole 5 Texas mickeys as well as some other liquor before fleeing, leaving a trail of broken glass which lead south on Victoria Quay. The alarm system activated scaring off the thieves before they were able to steal more product.
The stolen minivan was located abandoned in the alley between 4th and 5th Ave near Argyle St., with some of the stolen liquor located inside.
The suspects were both wearing winter coats, gloves and face coverings. One man was about 6 foot tall and overweight while the other man was between 5’ to 5’4” and slender.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between 6 AM and 4:30 PM on Friday February 17th, a residence in the 4700 block of North Park Drive was the victim of a break and enter. The unknown person or persons had removed a small window next to the front door then reached in to unlock the front door.
Once inside, the unknown suspect or suspects stole a Playstation 4, a white Guess Watch, a gold St Christopher pendant with the initials “SS” engraved on the back, and a bag containing over 100 DVDs amongst some other items. Most of the DVD’s had either “Grab-A-Bag Movies” or “McQuinn’s Movies” written on them. The value of the stolen property is approximately $1700.00.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between Wednesday February 8th at 5:15 PM and Thursday February 9th at 8:45 AM, unknown person or persons broke into a storage compound in the 5000 block of Dunbar St and stole fishing equipment off a boat stored on the lot.

It appears that the unknown suspect or suspects hopped over the south east fence and boarded a 28' Trophy Bayliner which was located at the rear of the compound. Once on board, the suspect proceeded to steal 2 brand new electric Scotty Model 1106-B Downriggers, which had been mounted on the vessel. The value of the two downriggers is approx. $1600.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On February 6th at approximately 11:50 PM, an unknown person broke into a restaurant located in the 3700 block of 3rd Ave and stole several bottles of liquor.

The unknown suspect traveled by bike to the business using the trail to the west of the restaurant. The suspect then tossed a brick through a window to gain entry into the building. Once inside, the suspect proceeded to steal approximately 12 bottles of hard liquor and 7 bottles of wine from behind the till before leaving through the broken window. The value of loss is approximately $600.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On Tuesday January 17th, a resident in the 3100 block of 5th Ave called police to report a break and enter into their backyard shed.
Unknown person or persons had entered their property and went into the backyard. The suspect or suspects then proceeded to the shed in the corner of the yard and cut the padlock to gain entry. Once inside the shed, the suspect or suspects stole a gas powered weed eater, an orange blower and two jerry cans. The value of the stolen property is approximately $400.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between 4 PM on Wed Jan. 25th and 7 AM Thurs Jan. 26th, unknown person or persons broke into a cabin located in the 6200 block of Beaver Creek Rd and stole several power tools.

The cabin, which was under renovation, was entered through an unsecured window. Once inside, the suspect or suspects proceeded to steal various tools before leaving through the front door. Stolen were: red and grey Skil circular saw, Dewalt cordless drill and charger, Craftsman Pro Series 15 amp circular saw, blue Craftsman 4 ½” angle grinder with cut off adaptor and a set of cut off wheels, Craftsman SAE rachet set, Craftsman 20 Volt cordless drill with charger and 2 measuring tapes. The value of the stolen tools is approximately $1500.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between Monday January 16th at 5:15 PM and Tuesday January 17th, at 08:00 AM , unknown person or persons stole a Honda 5000 Watt generator.

The red bodied and black framed Honda 5000 Watt generator was on a construction site located in the 5400 block of Tomswood Rd. The generator was chained up and locked to a vehicle parked on site. The suspect or suspects cut the lock then stole the generator rolling it out to the street. The generator weighed approx. 250 – 300 lbs. and has a L. B. Woodcoppers decal on the top of the gas tank. It is valued at $2500.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Ford pickup truck owners beware as thieves continue to target Ford pickup trucks for their parts.

Sometime between 11:30 PM on Thursday January 12th and 7:30 AM Friday January 13th, unknown suspect or suspects stole a tailgate off a Ford F150 pickup truck in the 3000 block of 6th Ave.

A grey 2013 Ford F150 was parked on the street overnight when unknown person or persons removed the tailgate from the truck and stole it. The tailgate was equipped with a rear view camera. Ford advises that these tailgates are valued at $7000. The tailgate had a Van Isle Ford sticker in the lower left side corner.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

The Merit Furniture and Appliances 1 ton cube delivery van has been broken into twice in the last 3 weeks. On both occasions the white 2008 Ford 1 ton cube van was parked in the parking lot off the alley at the rear of the Merit Furniture store in the 2900 block of 3rd Ave.
In the week before Christmas the van was broken into and several hand tools, 2 cordless drills, several moving straps and a 2 x 4 brown carpeted furniture dolly were taken. The approximate value of the loss is $350.00.
Between Wednesday January 4th at 10 PM and Thursday January 5th at 9 AM the van was broken into for a second time. This time, the latching handle on the roll down door was smashed, breaking it and allowing access into the van’s cargo area. Stolen was a Mastercraft ¼ inch socket set, several moving straps, and a blue metal hand truck. The approximate value of the stolen items and damage to the truck is $500.00.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Sometime between the evening of December 2nd and the morning of December 3rd, 2016 a suspect or suspects walked into the backyard of a property in the 4600 block of Bute St in Port Alberni and stole tools from an unlocked shed.

The suspect or suspects stole a black and red Toro push lawn mower and a brand new Black and Decker chop-saw. The home owner had heard noises coming from his backyard between midnight and 2 AM however, did not see anyone at the time.

The value of the lawn mower and saw is approximately $500.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

A Grinch or Grinches are dampening the Christmas spirits for some Port Alberni residents.
Thieves are stealing Christmas lights and decorations, most specifically the Christmas laser light projectors.
On December 10th between 6:30 PM and 7 PM a laser light projector was stolen from the front lawn of a residence in the 2500 block of 8th Ave. On December 13th between 12 noon and 5 PM, a “Snowflurry” laser light projector was stolen from a residence in the 3000 block of 6th Ave. These projectors are valued between $60 - $200 each.
Don’t let the Grinch leave you in the dark.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On December 4th at 5:40 PM, passers-by reported seeing a pickup truck fully submerged in Loon Lake, near the summit of The Hump on Highway 4, east of Port Alberni.

A white GMC 2500 long box pickup truck was located submerged under 5 feet of water in the lake. It appears that it had been driven into the lake near the boat launch area. On the morning of December 5th, the truck’s owner reported his truck stolen from the parking lot near the Boston Pizza restaurant in Port Alberni.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Several apartment buildings throughout Port Alberni have been the targets of vandalism and thefts, some on more than one occasion.

Throughout the month of November, unknown suspect or suspects have found entry into several apartment buildings, some forcibly. Once inside they make their way into the locked laundry rooms. The suspect or suspects then pry open locked coin boxes on the coin operated laundry machines stealing the coins within. In other instances, it appears that a key was used to access the money. Most of these incidents have occurred in the evening and night time hours.

At one building, 2 men were observed on security footage gaining entry into the building.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:
Unknown suspect or suspects are breaking into Canada Post community mailboxes in the rural areas of Port Alberni.
Sometime between the afternoon of Thursday November 10th and Monday November 14th, suspects broke into the Canada Post community mailboxes located at Moore Rd and Cottam Rd in the Cherry Creek area, as well as the community mailbox in the 6200 block of Hector Rd.
Sometime between 1 PM on Friday November 18th and 1 PM Monday November 21st, suspects struck again by breaking into the community mailbox located on Bland Rd in the Beaver Creek area.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:
Sometime between 1PM Thursday November 3rd and 12 noon on Friday November 4th, an apartment building in the 3200 block of 3rd Ave was broken into and several renovation materials were stolen.
Unknown suspect or suspects broke into the building through a ground floor window. The suspect or suspects then proceeded to steal 8 boxes of Avenue Luxury vinyl plank flooring, grey in colour, a pail of flooring glue, leveling compound and floor primer. Also taken was a 5 gallon pail of Sherman Williams paint and a large tote containing painting tools. The value of the stolen property is approximately $1100.
A suspect was observed trying to break into the same unit the day before the theft. The suspect is described as a white male, late 40’s or early 50’s, 5’8”, thin build, long greying brown hair, missing teeth and a sunken face. He was wearing a blue hoodie and jeans.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:
Sometime between 1 PM on Saturday November 5th and 10 AM Sunday November 6th, someone broke into a house undergoing renovations in the 2800 block of 2nd Ave.
To gain entry into the house, the suspect or suspects knocked out a stained glass window immediately beside the front door, reached in and turned the dead bolt to unlock the door. Stolen was a red Shindaiwa weed eater with yellow line and a label with "06" on it. The weed eater is valued at $600.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On Sept. 19th at 1:20 PM, an unknown man and woman entered the 7-11 Store on Redford Ave and made a purchase. While at the cashier’s counter, the young man stole a charity coin box from the counter by hiding it in his clothing before walking out the door. The suspect is described as a white male aged 20 – 25 years. Go on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers page to view his photo.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between Friday October 21st at 6 PM and Monday October 24th at 6:30 AM, unknown person or persons entered the Dryland Log Sort of the APD mill site on Ship Creek Road at Alberni Harbour, broke into a shed and stole a large quantity of oil.
The suspect or suspects broke into a locked Sea-Can storage container. Stolen was approximately 28 gallons of motor oil; 23 one gallon jugs of 15-40 diesel engine oil and one 5 gallon bucket of 15-40 oil. The approximate value of the oil is $450. Also taken was a wheeled, blue cart used for moving the oil.

Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Released by:
Cpl. K. Amelia HAYDEN
Port Alberni RCMP Detachment
Media Liaison Officer
250-724-8908
250-730-0245
[email protected]

Crime of the Week 2016-08-15

File #2016-7092/7113/7386

Between July 31st and August 7th, 2016 the Port Alberni RCMP received 3 reports of stolen Ford truck parts.
Sometime between July 31st and August 4th, unknown suspect or suspects entered a property from a back alley in the 2800 block of 5th Ave in Port Alberni and stole several Ford pickup truck parts from a parked Ford pickup. Stolen were 2 brake rotors, 4 brake pads and a clutch all brand new and in their boxes.
On August 2nd between 1 AM and 4:30 AM, unknown suspect or suspects entered a property on Franklin River Rd and stole 2 sideview mirrors, 2 tail lights and a programmer off a Ford F350 pickup truck. A potential suspect vehicle is a blue car that was observed entering the property.
On August 7th, unknown suspect or suspects entered another property on Franklin River Rd and stole an alternator from a Ford F350 pickup after having cut the wiring harness to access it.
Anyone with information on these, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers.
Crime Stoppers
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime of the Week 2016-08-22
File #2016-7356

Sometime during the night of August 9th, 2016 unknown person or persons caused damage to the new Friendship Centre Daycare building located at 3555 – 4th Ave in Port Alberni.
This site is currently under construction. The suspect or suspects attempted to pry open two sets of doors at the rear of the building in an attempt to gain entry. Although no entry was gained, there was significant damage caused by the tool used to try and gain entry. The damage to the Friendship Centre Daycare building is approximately $4000.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to call Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Crime Stoppers
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime of the Week 2016-09-06

File #2016-7910

Sometime between 3 PM on Friday August 24th 2016, and 9:30 AM on August 25, 2016 unknown person or persons broke into a residence in the 2300 block of Highmoor Rd in Port Alberni.

Stolen from the residence were a 52" Panasonic Plasma TV, an Apple TV, a Grey Ipad Air 32GB, as well as miscellaneous ammunition. The value of the goods is estimated at $2000.

Released by:
Cpl. K. A. HAYDEN
Port Alberni RCMP MRO
250-724-8908

Crime of the Week 2016-09-23
File #2016-8958

Heavy duty equipment vandalized by fire

Sometime between 8:30 PM on the night of Thursday September 22nd and 7:15 AM Friday September 23rd, unknown person or persons destroyed some heavy duty equipment on Landfill Rd near McCoy Lake Road in Port Alberni.

A large excavator and a Bobcat had been left overnight along the side of the road as they were part of road construction equipment. Sometime overnight, entry was gained to the excavator and the Bobcat and they were taken for a joy ride in the immediate area damaging the land and trees. The suspect or suspects then set fire to the cabs and some of the major components, rendering them useless.

The approximate value of the damage done is $ 75,000.

Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Released by:
Cpl. K. Amelia HAYDEN
Port Alberni RCMP Detachment
Media Liaison Officer
250-724-8908
250-730-0245
[email protected]

Crime of the Week 2016-10-03

File #2016-9159

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime in the evening of Wednesday September 28th, a large sport fishing boat was stolen from Clutesi Haven Marina.
The vessel, a 27 foot Pursuit Tiara 2700 powered by twin Yamaha outboard motors and "Murphy sport fishing .com" on the side, was spotted by anglers at 7:15 AM on Thursday September 29th when it was beached on Link Island in the Chain Group. It was later seen around noon when it was abandoned at Polly's Point, near Port Alberni. The suspect was seen leaving the boat with several fishing rods and a duffel bag.
The suspect is described as a mid 20’s Caucasian male, about 5'10", with blonde hair, wearing a grey hoodie and black pants.
Stolen were 4 Shimano Moocher 2000gt reels, and 4 Shimano Technian medium rods with blue line, valued at $900.

Crime of the Week 2016-10-17

File #2016-9515

Sometime over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, unknown person or persons broke into Rick Denis Automotive shop located at 3300 Kingsway Ave in Port Alberni.
The suspect or suspects stole a Ryobi table saw, 3 guitars, large antique mirror, 3 wood framed paintings, a pressure washer, and a bag of women’s clothing. Approximate value is $2,800. Some of the personal property was later located in a wooded area across the street from the business.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at:
• by phone: 1-800-222-8477(TIPS)
• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Released by:

Cpl. K. Amelia HAYDEN
Port Alberni RCMP MRO
250-724-8908
[email protected]

Theft of Carvings from Bamfield

Sometime in August the “Welcome to Bamfield” sign erected on Bamfield Road upon entering Bamfield village has been vandalized on at least two occasions with irreplaceable carvings stolen from it.

The sign is a focal point to all entering the Bamfield area and it had four small carvings on it that surrounded a map of the area. The carvings included a Stellar Jay, an eagle, a bear and a tree. Sadly, the only remaining carving is the tree. The eagle and the bear are the latest carvings to be stolen from the sign. The sign and its carvings were made by Al Porter, who was an area resident at the time, and they were his artistic legacy to the community of Bamfield. Now the community and its residents are seeking answers as to what happened and want to get the artwork back. The Bamfield Community Affairs Society is offering a reward. (see attached poster).

If anyone has any information on this or any other crime, they are asked to contact the Port Alberni Detachment at 250-723-2424 or the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).