Crimes of the Week

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crimes:
Once again, the police are reminding owners of motor vehicles in the Alberni Valley to secure their vehicles and to remove all belongings, especially valuables.
Between May 3rd and May 19th, the Port Alberni RCMP have received 15 reports of thefts from vehicles. These calls come from all areas of the city and include a call from Bamfield and one from Sproat Lake as well.
Most cases of theft from a vehicle are occurring in the overnight hours and are often from unlocked vehicles. In most instances, vehicle operators have left belongings and valuables in the vehicle, some in plain sight and others in a closed console. Several purses, wallets and pieces of identification were left in the vehicles and were subsequently stolen by thieves. Some thieves are then using the stolen credit or bank cards for personal gain. Your identification, including credit cards, needs to be protected at all times to minimize your risk of also becoming a victim of identity theft.
In other cases, hundreds of dollars’ worth of property in backpacks, duffle type bags and other gear were stolen. The thieves are so desperate to steal anything that can get them some money, that one vehicle was broken into for a plastic bag containing some empty beer cans. The damage done to the vehicle far outweighs the value of the stolen items. The answer, leave nothing in plain sight and no valuables of any kind in your vehicle. Take away the opportunity!
As a deterrent for would be thieves, the Port Alberni RCMP now have "All Valuables Removed" window stickers available for pick up. They are bright and clearly state there is nothing of value in the vehicle. They stick on the inside of the glass window above the door handle. The key piece to this strategy is to actually have removed all valuables and belongings and to leave the vehicle secured.

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.avcrimestoppers.com

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Over the last month, unknown suspects have been vandalizing local landscaping and stealing the plants.

The City of Port Alberni has been the victim of several incidents of vandalism and theft. Several beds and planters in the city have had the flowers and plants uprooted; in some instances the
planters have been stripped clean of all plants and their root systems. Upper 3rd Ave and Harbour Quay were two of the targeted areas.

Sometime in the overnight hours of Saturday, May 9th, an unknown suspect or suspects targeted the recently landscaped property of San Group, at the corner of Stamp Ave and Roger St. Hundreds of dollars worth of plants were uprooted and stolen.

This type of vandalism has also occurred in other areas of Port Alberni. It is clearly intentional and has a financial impact to the city, businesses and all others targeted. Further, it affects the
beautification improvements that were made to the area.
Anyone with information on these crimes or who has dash cam or CCTV video 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.avcrimestoppers.com

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:
Sometime between Monday April 27th and Wednesday April 29th at 9 am, an unknown person or persons broke into the West Wind Pub located at 4940 Cherry Creek Rd.
The suspect or suspects gained access to the property by prying open a locked door. The suspect or suspects then entered the restaurant and stole several bottles of liquor as well as some miscellaneous items.
A person of interest is observed on security camera video leaving the area at 2:45 am on Tuesday April 28th carrying items and rode away on a white mountain bike. Anyone who knows who is responsible for this crime or who has dash cam video footage from around this time and location, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.
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.avcrimestoppers.com

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:
Sometime between Friday April 17th and the early morning of Saturday April 25th, unknown suspects broke into a hotel in the 3800 block of Redford St and stole a significant amount of property.
The suspect or suspects forced entry into the building then proceeded to make their way through the building forcing their way into several rooms, offices and locked storage areas as well as damaging and stealing from the restaurant and kitchen areas. Once inside, the suspect or suspects stole several TV’s after removing them from wall mounts, as well as stealing various other items from the hotel and food from the freezer. They also caused a lot of damage when they forced open the locked doors and cabinets throughout all areas of the hotel and rummaged around throughout.
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 April 5th at approximately 11:25 pm, an unknown suspect broke into a business located in the 5400 block of Argyle St causing some damage to the site and stealing a generator.
The suspect entered the site through a fence and proceeded to steal a generator from the premises. The suspect placed the generator in a shopping cart and covered it over with cardboard. The suspect then began to walk away pushing the cart from the area when his actions were interrupted by an on-duty security guard who gave chase. The suspect abandoned the shopping cart with the generator in the 5100 block of Argyle St and fled down an alley to escape. Extensive patrols failed to locate the suspect.
The suspect is described as a chubby Caucasian man wearing a dark navy blue hoodie with the hood up and light coloured pants.

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 wants you to help prevent future crimes:
Continuing from last week’s crime prevention strategies for residents and while still practicing social distancing and self-isolation, what better time to improve the safety for your family and property. Help improve the safety for your family and home while deterring criminal activity and improving security around your home, outbuildings, vehicles and during online activities for today and into the future
Try some of these simple techniques:
Ensure all your computers, tablets and smartphones are set up with and using a secure and unique password. Keep it secret and change it regularly ensuring you use a mix of upper and lower case alpha-numeric and special characters. Use only secure and trusted websites for any financial transactions. Be mindful of what you post on social media and use privacy settings. Avoid posts letting others know when you are away from your property. Ensure your anti-virus and malware software is up-to-date. And be aware of online frauds and scams by checking the Better Business Bureau and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre websites. If it sounds too good to be true or if you’re in doubt on its origin, DON’T respond.
If you can afford it and feel more comfortable, security cameras are an effective way to monitor your property and many can be linked to your smartphone/device so you can be alerted to activity in real time. Invest in high quality cameras for clearer images day and night.
Be a good neighbour and look out for one another. Report any suspicious activity and consider joining or forming a Block Watch group with your neighbours. Please visit www.blockwatch.com to learn about this program. Practice 9 pm “lock it or lose it” routine by setting an alarm on your smart device to remind you to check doors, windows and vehicles for security.
As most crimes are crimes of opportunity, remove the opportunity. Being informed, aware and actively utilizing crime prevention strategies could be the difference for you and your family.

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 wants you to help prevent future crimes:
With social distancing and self-isolation, we find ourselves at home looking for productive ways to fill our time. Now is a prime opportunity to practice and apply some simple crime prevention strategies to help deter criminal activities and improve security around your home, outbuildings, vehicles and during online activities for today and into the future.
Most crimes are crimes of opportunity. Being informed, aware and actively utilizing crime prevention strategies could be the difference for you and your family.
Try these simple techniques:
Trim bushes, shrubs and trees around your home removing hiding spots and allowing for clear sight lines around your home, especially near entrances. Ensure all doors and windows have working lock mechanisms and use them. Add a blocking device to prevent the windows from being opened more than 10 cm or 4 inches.
Use good outdoor lighting, including motion detector lights, for low light areas, and entrances.
Check your vehicles, including the glove box and center console, and remove items in view and articles of any value anywhere in your vehicle. Thieves typically target vehicles because they’re unlocked or items are left in plain sight, and once in your vehicle, thieves take anything available to them.
Engrave your personal property, including bicycles and tools, for easy identification. Marked property is also a deterrent to thieves. While you’re at it, make a written or electronic log of all your valuables and keep it in a safe place out of the home.
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:

Brazen thieves stole a piece of equipment at a work site while an employee step way for but a few minutes.
On Friday March 20th at approximately 1:30 pm, a team of TELUS employees was working near Roger Creek Park in the 4700 block of Pemberton Rd. A generator was set up and being used to ventilate the air from an underground utility service area prior the employees going down to perform their work. A TELUS employee had been standing by the generator while it was in operation. The employee then stepped away for a few minutes and walked over to speak with another employee a short distance away.
During this short window of time, the unknown suspect or suspects stole the generator after detaching it from the ventilator. The generator is described a red older model 2000 watt Honda generator. It is marked with a TELUS equipment number sticker.
This generator was used as a primary piece of safety equipment for the employees as it improved the air quality by removing noxious fumes and gases in the underground utility service areas.
Anyone with information on this, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between Thursday February 20th at noon and Monday February 24th at 11 am, an industrial site on Sproat Lake was broken into.
A construction company working at a dry lands sort site located at Shoemaker Bay Rd and Tsuma As Dr was accessed by some unknown suspect or suspects. The suspects broke into a large metal storage container and several thousands of dollars’ worth of power tools and related construction equipment were stolen. Given the remoteness of the site and amount of property stolen, the suspect or suspects would have required the use of some form of motorized transport to come and go from the site.
Anyone who travelled along these back roads, including Canal Main and Cous Main during this time period and observed any suspicious activity or who has dash cam footage of any vehicles, including ATVs seen in the area during this time is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.
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:

Thieves continue to target vehicles and are now also looking to steal your catalytic converter.
During the overnight hours of Tuesday February 18th, unknown suspects cut the catalytic converter off an older model Ford van parked in a parking lot in the 3500 block of Johnston Rd. Later the same day between 6 am and 4:30 pm a newer GMC pickup truck was the target while it was parked in the 3300 block of Johnston Rd. The catalytic converter thieves struck a third time sometime between Thursday February 27th at 2 pm and Friday February 28th at 9:30 am. This time a Toyota pickup truck parked in the 2300 block of 8th Ave was the target.
In the overnight hours of Monday February 24th, an unknown suspect climbed the fence and broke into two vehicles parked in the locked compound of GD Auto located in the 3600 block of 3rd Ave. The suspect smashed the windows out of two vehicles parked within. In this case, the suspect is heavy set and was wearing all black clothing.
A further nine reports of theft from vehicle were received between March 4th and 7th in various areas throughout Port Alberni. The Port Alberni RCMP remind all vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicle is kept locked and that all items are removed from it to deter would-be thieves.
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 senior man was injured when he was forcefully pushed to the ground by an unknown person.
On Wednesday February 26th at approximately 8 p.m. a couple was involved in a heated argument with staff while in the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 3717 - 10th Ave. The argument continued briefly in the parking lot with one of the store employees while several by-standers were present in the area.
The employee re-entered the store and moments later was followed by a by-stander who started yelling. A second unidentified man then rushes into the store and, in a case of apparent mistaken identity, violently pushed the first man that he encountered to the ground. The unidentified suspect then fled the scene. A 64 year old customer suffered injuries from the fall and was taken to hospital for treatment.
All other parties to this incident have been identified and spoken with during the course of the investigation into this incident. Police would like to identify the man who assaulted the customer.
The unidentified man is described as a Caucasian man in his 30’s, with a slender build, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a black or dark blue hoodie, dark pants, a blue and grey baseball cap that had sunglasses over the brim.
A photograph of the unidentified man is posted to the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers webpage. Anyone who recognizes him is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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 identifying a suspect in several significant frauds.

The unknown man attended twice to the Port Alberni branch of Scotiabank on Saturday December 14th, 2019. He presented himself to the teller and provided some identification and proceeded to make two cash advance withdrawals of several thousands of dollars each from an account. The account holder, an Ontario resident, later contacted police when they realized that the large sums of money were missing from their account. A similar transaction took place two days later in Campbell River where nearly $8000 was stolen. The unidentified suspect has done other similar frauds throughout the island and is using fake ID in the account holder’s name.

The suspect is described as a man in his fifties, approximately 6’2” with an average build. He has short salt and pepper coloured hair with a short moustache and goatee. In one photo he is seen wearing reading glasses. Photos of the suspect can be found on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers website. If you recognize this suspect, you are asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.

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 safety of the students of Port Alberni should be everybody’s concern. All too often however drivers are blatantly breaking the law and putting our kids at risk.
Many students travel to and from their respective schools by school bus. These specially equipped buses make it very simple for all to see when students are, or will be, embarking or disembarking the bus. With their bright yellow colouring, flashing red lights and extending stop signs, it’s clear to see when these buses are planning their next stop to pick up or drop off passengers. Sadly though, far too many drivers continue to pass school buses while their lights are flashing and their stop signs are out and visible for all to see. This action puts the students at a great risk of being injured or even killed.
From January 17th, 2020 through February 3rd, 2020 the Port Alberni RCMP have received at least 17 complaints of vehicles doing just that; passing school buses while they are stopped with their red lights flashing and the stop signs out. Most of School District 70 school buses are equipped with cameras that capture photographs of offending vehicles. These time and date stamped pictures are then sent to the RCMP. Drivers of these offending vehicles are then issued a $368 ticket for Failing to Stop for a School Bus contrary to the Motor Vehicle Act. The ticket also carries 3 penalty points issued by ICBC.
Pay attention and stop for school buses. And obey the 30 kph in school and playground zones. Let the students arrive at their destination safely.

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 Wednesday January 29th at approximately 4:35 am, the This N That store located at 3017 – 3rd Ave was broken into.
A masked suspect walked up from the vacant lot beside Steampunks Café and used a large tool to gain entry through the front door. The suspect required several strikes to the front door over a few minutes to smash the small opening in the glass and knock down the security bars. The suspect entered the store later followed by the second masked suspect. The suspects stole a sizable amount of collectable paper money and collector coins from a display case, including a large copper coin stamped with the image of the head of an Indigenous man.
A nearby resident heard the glass break and called police. CCTV video indicates there were other suspects outside under umbrellas. The suspects fled the scene running northbound down 3rd Ave and back into the vacant lot. A possible witness was driving a white or light coloured 4 door GMC Denali pickup truck having turned left off Argyle St and was southbound on 3rd Ave when the two masked suspects ran from the store.
Both suspects have thin to average builds, were wearing hooded jackets and carrying black backpacks. One suspect wore a ballcap and sunglasses while the other was in shorts over leggings.
Police are interested in speaking to any witnesses or anyone with video footage from security or dash cameras between 4:25 am and 4:45 am January 29. Anyone with information about the location of the stolen items is also asked to contact police.
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 January 27th at approximately 3:25 am, the Blue Fish Gallery located at 2907 – 2nd Ave was broken into.
The unknown suspect or suspects gained entry into the secured building by breaking the glass window in the front door to open the door. Once inside the suspect or suspects smashed some glass display cases and stole several pieces of jewellery and other valuables stored within. The suspect or suspects were likely scared off the site by the alarm sirens. Some same styled jewellery boxes were located outside the business likely dropped as the suspect fled.
Police attended and searched the building and surrounding area however the suspect or suspects were not located.
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 the interest of the safety of everyone using the highways and roadways, Crime Stoppers wants to bring attention to the dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Impaired driving remains one of the top causes of criminal death in British Columbia. Each year approximately 68 people are killed as a result of impaired driving, and hundreds more suffer serious injuries.

While most people understand that drinking alcohol and driving is dangerous, people need to understand that using drugs, illegal and prescription, and driving is just as dangerous. If you know that you will be consuming an intoxicating substance, plan ahead for a safe ride. Whether it’s public transit, a taxi or having a sober friend or family member drive you, make sure you and others are safe.

If you know someone who is driving while impaired or observe a vehicle operating on our roads and you suspect that the driver is impaired, be a life safer and call the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or dial 9-1-1. You may just safe a life, possibly your own, a family member’s or a friend’s.

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 the 4 pm on Saturday January 11th and 10 am on Sunday January 12th, several gates including 2 electronic yellow gates belonging to Mosaic Forestry Management were significantly damaged, and in one case removed from the site.
The yellow electronic access gate on Comox Main on the left side at the far end of Beaver Creek Rd was cut with a metal saw and the gate was taken out and removed from the site. A second yellow electronic main access gate located on Ash Main Rd at 28.6 km was cut in half to gain access to the private industrial logging road. There are also several other smaller gates in between these two access gates that were also tampered with.
The gates are usually left open on weekends for public access however with the weather and resulting poor road conditions, including unsteady banks roadside, Mosaic Forestry Management had kept them locked for public safety. The actions of the criminals involved in these acts of vandalism has resulted in excess of $10,000 in damages.
If you have information on who is responsible for these acts of vandalism you are asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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:

Now that the New Year is upon us, don’t let fraudsters and con-artists trick you out of your hard earned money, your identification or your property.
Whether by phone, online or someone showing up on your doorstep, con-artists are everywhere. Your personal and financial information is sought after. Educating yourself on the latest frauds and scams is your greatest protection against these criminals. Check the Better Business Bureau website for the latest scams and frauds.
Taking some simple steps can help protect you and your family.
Do not give out personal or financial information unless you are certain the service provider or business is legitimate. If uncertain, just don’t do it. Instead contact the business directly yourself. Financial institutions will never contact you to clarify your personal or financial information and will not ask for your PIN.
Don’t get tricked into unwarranted home repairs. Deal with reputable companies and if you’re not uncertain consult the Better Business Bureau website before you start.
Don’t open unsolicited emails as they may have viruses attached and be mindful of fraudulent websites. Hang up on callers threatening to have you arrested if you don’t comply; this is clearly a scam as this is not how it is done. Or simply don’t answer calls from unknown callers.
And remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Protect yourself by staying informed. If you have been a victim of fraud, report it by calling police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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)

Don’t let the Grinch or thieves spoil your Christmas!
Now that Christmas is over and you have your new TVs, games and sports equipment, electronics, and tools, don’t advertise your Christmas haul to others. Be sure to recycle all those now empty boxes and packaging materials by bringing them to the recycling centre, don’t leave them out at the curb!
Leaving them at the curb simply broadcasts to all those who pass by what new items you have. You could be contributing to someone else’s shopping list. So remember to break down those boxes and packaging materials and recycle them at the recycling depot. Or break them down small enough that they can be buried within your mixed recycling.
Some other simple crime prevention tips can go a long way in protecting your property. Don’t forget to lock your doors and windows of your home and vehicle and keep valuables out of sight. Use outside lighting to keep dark areas around your home well lit. And be sure to also engrave or mark your items with your BC driver’s licence number for easy identification. Engraving tools are available for loan at the Port Alberni RCMP Detachment.
No one needs to know what you have!

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime in the overnight hours of Thursday November 7th, an unknown person or persons entered onto a mill site and stole a substantial amount of tools and equipment.

In the early morning hours of Friday November 8th, employees came to work at the new San Group mill site which is under construction at the corner of Stamp Ave and Roger St in Port Alberni to find that the site had been broken into. The suspect or suspects entered the site through a fence and gained access into the building. The suspect or suspects proceeded to steal a substantial amount of construction tools. The stolen tools include numerous hand tools, drills, welding cable, an air compressor as well as a leafblower. The welding cable was later located in the woods on the opposite side of Stamp Ave and the leafblower was later found down in the 3600 block of 4th Ave.

Anyone who knows who is responsible for this crime or knows the whereabouts of the stolen tools is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Crime Stoppers.

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 a 2 month period, the Port Alberni RCMP have responded to at least 10 reports of TELUS property being broken into, stolen, damaged or vandalized. This criminal activity is affecting more than just TELUS, it’s affecting their customers and the community of Port Alberni as well.
During the night of September 30th, an unknown suspect vandalized the TELUS building using spray paint.
Between October 12th and December 2nd, the TELUS building and its compound in the 4000 block of 6th Ave have been broken into 6 times. In some of these cases, TELUS vehicles parked in the compound were also broken into and various tools and equipment stolen. It appears that in some of these instances the suspect or suspects may have left a vehicle parked nearby as they entered the TELUS property.
On November 1st, someone cut down a tree around the 5 km marker of Lacy Lake Rd and Loon Lake Main Rd causing it to fall and take out the TELUS lines. It appears that this action was a deliberate act to down the TELUS lines.
Then sometime on November 28th large sections of cable were stolen from a work site on Loon Lake Main logging road. Both aerial and fiber optic cable were stolen causing an outage for many customers. This one act of theft alone cost approximately $4000 to replace and repair the cables. The stolen cables themselves were worth a small fraction of that amount and the fiber optic cable has no salvage value.
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:

People are stealing purses, wallets and identification from vehicles, unattended personal items and from shopping carts. Thieves then use the credit cards for unauthorized purchases and in some cases, the identification owners then become victim’s of identity theft.
Police want to remind everyone to keep an eye and a tight grip on your identification and credit cards. And don’t carry all your identification with you. Items such as SIN cards, birth certificates and passports are not needed on a regular basis so leave them secured at home or in your safety deposit box. This is especially true as we enter the busy holiday shopping season. Police have received reports of purses stolen from shopping carts. While in the store or when loading groceries or Christmas shopping into your vehicle, be sure to secure your purse or wallet first or keep it in your hands.
Don’t leave your purse or wallet unattended, not even for a moment. And never leave your wallet in your vehicle. Keep it close at hand and be mindful of pick pockets and suspicious people hanging around. You never know when somebody is watching and waiting for you to take your eyes off it as they rush in, grab it and run off.

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)

Thieves continue to target sheds, garages and outbuildings throughout Port Alberni.
Thieves are gaining access into these storage areas as some property owners are not locking up or simply leaving the doors open for anyone to access, while in some situations thieves are forcing entry. In several situations, the thieves are accessing the back or side yards of homes from an alley or greenspace at the rear of the residence then walking to the storage building and entering them. A common problem appears to be that these areas are not well lit or visible to passers-by, neighbours and, in some cases, not even to the property owners.
Thieves are stealing whatever they can get their hands on. Everything from power and hand tools, to bicycles and electric bikes to household goods, personal mementos and even empty recyclable containers. Nothing is off limits to these thieves.
Residents are reminded to exercise effective crime prevention practices including ensuring that all doors and windows are closed and properly locked, do not leave anything in sight whether around your residence or in your vehicle, install good outdoor lighting in the front, sides and rear of your property and trim bushes minimizing areas of darkness or concealment. Surveillance cameras can also be installed for added security. Further, it is recommended that valuable items be stored inside the home and that sheds and outbuildings should ideally only be used to store less valuable items.

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 October 18th, 2019 at approximately 0100 am Port Alberni Detachment received a report of an alarm at 3805 Redford St at the Alberni Inn. This was followed shortly thereafter by multiple reports of flames at that location, Port Alberni fire Department also attended to address the immediate property and safety concerns. The property owner had been alerted to the fire and was successful in knocking down the bulk of the fire. Port Alberni Detachment is actively investigating this as a suspicious fire, our Detachment Forensic Investigation Section and Fire Investigator are examining the site and closed circuit video in the area is being reviewed. Any information from the public in regard to this incident can be provided directly to the Detachment to the attention of this file number or through Crime Stoppers.

On July 22nd, 2019 Port Alberni RCMP received a report that 2 shotguns were stolen from a residence in the 4800 block of David St between July 18th and 21st. The investigation indicates that a break and enter occurred and is being activbely examined. Port Alberni detachment is requesting any information regarding this incident or the location of the shotguns.

Port Alberni RCMP Detachment is investigating a fraudulent ATM transaction that occurred on March 15th, 2019 at the TD Canada Trust ATM on 3rd Avenue and Angus St at 0133 am. Still photographs of the suspect depict a Caucasian person in a grey coat with their face covered accessing the victim’s account at the ATM. The loss of funds has caused a significant financial hardship to the victim. If you can identify the suspect or have any information regarding this incident, please contact Cst. Maria MARCIANO at Port Alberni Detachment at 250-723-2424 or you can report anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), online at www.solvecrime.ca or SMS: Text BCTIP- message to CRIMES (274637).

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between 3 am and 7 am on Wednesday May 15th, Pacific Chevrolet located at 3800 Johnston Rd was broken into.

The suspect or suspects gained access to the shop area of the business. Once inside, the suspect or suspects then proceeded to steal several thousands of dollars worth of tools and machinery from the detail shop and the work bay areas.

It appears that the suspect or suspects left the business on foot as numerous footprints were observed in the area travelling between the Chev dealer and the lot beside the urgent care clinic.

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 the late afternoon of Tuesday May 14th and the early morning hours of Wednesday May 15th, an unknown person or persons broke into a work site located off Franklin River Rd.

The suspect or suspects cut the locks on the two road access gates in order to gain entry onto the site. The suspect or suspects then accessed several large metal storage containers located on the site by cutting their locks. Once inside the containers, the suspect or suspects stole several tools and a couple of generators.

Given the remoteness of the site and the cut locks on the road access gates, the suspect or suspects would have used some type of vehicle transportation to access the site as well as to transport the stolen property. Anyone who was travelling in the area during this time frame and who noticed any vehicle traffic is asked to contact police.

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 in the early morning hours of Sunday March 31st, a large mechanical shop in the Franklyn River Rd area was broken into and a significant assortment of tools was taken.
Sometime between 1:30 am and noon on Sunday March 31st, an unknown suspect or suspects broke into the large shop. The suspect or suspects then forced their way through a locked door to access a storage room where the tools were kept. Given the remote location of the shop, the suspect or suspects would have accessed the area by vehicle.
Approximately $30,000 worth of tools were taken.
A green, 1990’s model Dodge Ram pickup truck was seen on the road at 4:20 am heading towards Port Alberni. The police are looking to speak with the driver and any occupants of this vehicle as they may have observed some suspicious activity in the 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:

On Sunday March 31st at approximately 4:35 am, the Beaver Creek Co-Op located at 4885 Beaver Creek Rd was broken into.
An unknown suspect pried open the front door of the business. Once inside, the suspect removed a cabinet which contained many cartons of cigarettes. The suspect then walked out the front door carrying the cabinet and walked to the roadway where he was picked up by someone driving a dark coloured 4 door sedan.
The suspect appears to be a younger man with a slender build, dressed in all black clothing including a dark coloured hoodie. The suspect had covered the lower half of his face with what appears to be a bandana. A photo of the suspect can be found on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers webpage.
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:
Local stores continue to be hit hard by shoplifters.
On Thursday February 28th at approximately 10:50 pm, a shoplifter ran out of the Wal-Mart store located at 3355 Johnston Rd with a cart full of unpaid merchandise.
The shoplifter had entered Wal-Mart and filed a shopping cart full of with more than 90 pieces of various merchandise. The store’s Assistant Manager noticed the suspect as he tried to hide himself as he was making his way through the store. When the suspect proceeded towards the main entrance, the manager approached him asking for a receipt at which time the suspect ran out the door pushing the cart with $2600 worth of merchandise. The suspect ran into the parking area, was confronted by a motorist and hit a curb with the cart before fleeing on foot. Police patrols were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect returned to the store two days later with another individual and stole more items.
The suspect is described as a man, possibly of First Nations descent, approximately 30 to 35 year old, 5’10” tall, 140 to 150 lbs, with short dark hair brush cut style and clean shaven. He was wearing a navy blue Carhart jacket and black pants.

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 pm on Sunday March 3rd and 9 am Monday March 4th, an unknown person or persons broke into a garage in the 2500 block of Anderson Ave.

The suspect or suspects pried their way into a locked detached garage through the small door and stole several tools and some sporting equipment. Some of the stolen tools include a chainsaw, some power tools, an air compressor and various hand tools. Also taken was a snowboard.

With the amount of items taken, it is believed that a vehicle may have been used by the suspect or suspects in the commission of the crime. Police investigators are seeking any video surveillance in the surrounding area that could show both pedestrian and vehicle traffic that may have been in the area between 6 pm Sunday evening and 9 am Monday morning.

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:
Someone has been cutting the gates at logging road access points.
Sometime between the late afternoon of Saturday February 16th and the early morning hours of Sunday February 17th, several forestry gates were destroyed when an unknown suspect or suspects cut them.
Four large yellow gates located on Island Timberlands private property were destroyed when the suspect or suspects appear to have used a gas powered saw or a welding torch to cut the cross members of the gates destroying the them. The affected gates are located on Ash Main, Comox Main and at the main entrance of Lois Lake.
Damages are estimated at approximately $10,000.
Several vehicles were seen in the immediate area of the gate at the 9.5 km marker on Ash Main, some of which appear to have traveled to the area to go snowmobiling. Anyone who was traveling through theses area over the weekend of Feb 16th to 17th and may have seen any other vehicles or suspicious activity is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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:

Did you remove all valuables and secure your vehicle? Thieves remain active throughout areas of Port Alberni.
In the early morning hours of Sunday February 17th, thieves targeted vehicles in the upper Burde St area. At approximately 5:45 am, two suspects were observed on security cameras walking in the area of Waterfern Dr and Swornfern. The cameras captured the suspects as they were attempting to gain access to unlocked vehicles. The suspects did gain access to an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway on Waterfern Dr stealing a purse and miscellaneous items. The purse and some of its contents were later recovered scattered about on the Log Train Trail off of Burde St. Unfortunately, all valuables and identification were not recovered.
A second unlocked vehicle in the 3500 block of Carriere Rd was also entered overnight and likely in the same time frame and some valuables taken.
Anyone who may have observed anyone walking around or acting suspiciously around this time is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP. The public are reminded to ensure that no items regardless of value are left in vehicles and that the vehicle is properly locked and secured.
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 5th at approximately 10:10 am, a local resident was the victim of a hit and run crash.

A black Chrysler Aspen SUV was travelling westbound on Johnston Rd between Leslie St and Helen St. It was in the inside lane or fast lane and a white 4 door sedan was travelling along side of it in the curb or slow lane. As the two vehicles travelled along Johnston Rd, the white sedan suddenly moved into the fast lane and side swiped the black SUV. The white sedan then moved back into the slow lane and turned right onto Helen St. Immediately following the collision, the black SUV pulled over to the side of the road and waited for the driver of the white sedan to do the same however she never did. A few minutes later the suspect vehicle was seen back on Johnston Rd turning left onto Gertrude St.

Witnesses at the scene describe the suspect vehicle as being a small, newer model white 4 door sedan being driven by an older Caucasian woman, possibly 70 years of age or older, with white puffy hair. The suspect vehicle sustained damages to its driver’s side likely towards the front of the car as well as the driver’s side mirror. The suspect vehicle also likely has some black paint which was transferred or rubbed onto it when the two vehicles collided.

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:
Two unknown persons have been targeting local businesses by making purchases by fraudulent means.
The suspects enter businesses and select various products to purchase. The suspects approach the cashier to pay where one of the suspects produces a credit card to make payment. The suspects have managed to walk away with several purchases about Port Alberni as well as other neighbouring communities.
At times, the suspects appear to shuffle through several cards before selecting one and may inquire about getting cash back with their purchase. The suspects appear to distract the clerk at the point of sale terminal and manually input the credit card number which prompts the point of sale terminal to require a signature from the customer. Further, when asked for identification, the suspects were not able to provide ID that matched the name on the card, the signatures didn’t match and their appearance didn’t match that on the ID. As the transaction is approved in some instances the suspects were allowed to walk away with the goods.
The suspects are described as two Caucasian men. The first man was wearing a grey jacket with short brown hair about 5'10 " with grey sweat pants. The second man was taller wearing dark jacket, dark hoodie, blue jeans with trimmed beard. Photos of the two men can be found on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers website.
Businesses are cautioned to be aware of suspicious purchases, not allow customers to enter their credit card number manually. Ask customers for identification should they be using a random credit card or you feel there may be something suspicious. You have the right to refuse service.

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:

During the early morning hours of Wednesday January 23rd, unknown persons broke into several businesses in the 4700 block of Tebo Ave.

The unidentified suspects entered the yards of three businesses in the area. In one instance, the suspects entered the locked compound through a hole in the fence. In two of the yards, the suspects broke into large locked metal storage containers stealing several items including some power tools. In another compound, company vehicles parked in the area were rummaged through and one was vandalized.

At approximately 6 am, employees to a fourth business came face to face with the suspects when they entered their locked compound to find two suspects inside the yard. Upon being seen by the employees, the suspects claimed to be looking for scrap metal then turned and ran out through a hole in the perimeter fence. The suspects then fled the area in a light grey or off white coloured, older model, 4 door sedan. The vehicle was without a front licence plate and had a burnt out headlight. A third suspect may be involved and stayed in the suspect vehicle.

One of the suspects is described as a man in his 20’s, approx 5’7” or 5’8” tall, thin build, scruffy looking with dark hair and a beard.

Anyone with information on these, 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 Port Alberni Wal-Mart store located at 3355 Johnston St has been a frequent target for some thieves.
On Friday January 11th, an unknown man entered the store and walked out with a high value electronic item. This same suspect returned to the store the very next day however his ongoing criminal intent was interrupted by the loss prevention officer on shift.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, approximately 30 years old, wearing a black hat, black jacket, and black and white running shoes. A photo of the suspect can be found on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers website. If you have information on this or any other shoplifter, call the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

• 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 in evening of Thursday January 10th and Friday January 11th, an unknown person or persons entered a shop in the 3600 block of 6th Ave where the resident had been repairing a boat.

The owner had left a heater on in the shop to dry out the boat stored inside. When the suspect or suspects entered the unlocked shop they stole the heater as well as some power tools including a chainsaw. The suspect or suspects also entered the boat and removed a plastic tote containing numerous fishing lures and tackle.

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:

Sometime in the early morning hours of Monday December 31st, an unknown suspect or suspects broke into two businesses in the upper North Port area.
At approximately 1:50 am, the alarm was sounded at the Alberni-Clayoquot SPCA on Broughton Street. An unknown suspect or suspects broke into the business having cut a padlock on a gate and forcing a window. The suspect or suspects were quite destructive inside the building breaking glass and forcing doors as they made their way through the various offices and rooms.
At approximately 4:50 am, the alarm was sounded at Jay’s Lace It Up Active Wear on Cherry Creek Rd. An unknown suspect or suspects had forced a window to access the business. The suspect or suspects gathered several pieces of merchandise about the store before they left the way they came in.
A suspicious vehicle was reported to be in the area at the time of this second break in. The vehicle is described as a blue or grey coloured hatchback newer model being driven by a woman.
At this time, it is not known if these two crimes were committed by the same people.
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:

In the early afternoon of Sunday December 16th, the unknown man walked out of Walk the Coast store shoplifting a pair of shoes in the process.
The suspect entered the store and was browsing throughout the store. The suspect positioned himself in an area that was unoccupied and selected a pair of women’s shoes. The man then removed all tags including the security tags and placed the shoes in a bag. The man then walked towards the door with the bag in hand and addressed the staff as he exited the store.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, approximately 5’11”, described as scruffy with some facial hair, wearing a toque and he wore gloves while in the store.
It is believed that the same suspect had entered Marks Warehouse on the same afternoon. The suspect selected a pair of boots and tied them around his waist while he continued to browse the store. As the man left the store without paying for the boots, he was confronted and claimed to have forgotten about the boots and returned them to the store.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, approximately 35 years old, wearing a red puffy jacket and black rain pants. He was observed riding his mountain bike westbound from the store.

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:

Three unknown suspects have been defrauding businesses of product by manipulating their purchases through the point of sale terminals.

The suspects used a stolen credit card to make their purchases of several items from a local auto parts store. The suspects entered the store on Wednesday November 28th and made a large purchase using a credit card. The same suspect returned to the store the following day and purchased several more items. This one store was defrauded of over $5500.

This has occurred to other retail outlets and the suspects distract the merchants temporarily while they manually enter the credit card number. This practice often generates a printed receipt requiring a signature from the customer.

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 Grinch is at it again. The Grinch is dampening the Christmas spirit for some Port Alberni residents. The unknown suspect or suspects are stealing items from vehicles parked about town. In two days, at least 5 vehicles have been entered and items stolen.
Sometime in the early morning hours of Sunday December 9th, a suspect or suspects entered a vehicle parked in the 4200 block of 8th Ave and stole a wallet. The owner was alerted at 3:30 am when they received a call informing them that their debit card had been used at 2 am and again at 2:30 am at the Husky Gas on 3rd Ave.
Later on Sunday evening, a suspect or suspects entered a vehicle parked in the 3900 block of Redford St. and stole an iPad. Police later located the iPad and returned it to its owner.
At approximately 3 am on Monday December 10th, a suspect entered two unlocked vehicles in the 3500 block of Estevan Dr and had taken several items when the owner heard a noise and went to investigate. The owner saw the suspect in the vehicle and chased him away and called police. The suspect is described as wearing a two tone coat and light coloured jeans as he ran towards Burde St.
Later on December 10th, an unlocked vehicle was entered in the 5100 Block of Golden St. and a duffle bag of clothing was stolen. Also, a vehicle in the 3600 Block of 17th Ave. was entered with the suspect stealing a student binder and some jeans.
Don’t let the Grinch steal your holiday spirit. Residents can help keep the Grinch away by ensuring vehicles are kept empty of any valuables and visible parcels as well as ensuring that the doors are kept locked.
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)

File #2018-11967 & 2018-12230

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between Friday November 16th and Monday November 19th, an unknown person or persons have targeted remote commercial work sites and broken into heavy duty equipment and stolen tools.

Sometime between Sunday November 18th at 4 pm and 9 am on Monday November 19th, an unknown suspect or suspects entered a logging site in the 11000 block of Central Lake Rd. The suspect or suspects accessed the heavy duty machinery on site, rummaging through them and breaking into the attached tool boxes stealing a couple large cordless grease guns and various hand tools.

Sometime between the evening of Friday November 16th at the early morning of Monday November 19th, an unknown suspect or suspects entered a drilling work site near Great Central Lake. The suspect or suspects again accessed some heavy duty machinery on site. A lock securing a large metal tool box that was mounted to a drilling machine was cut. The suspect or suspects stole several very large specialized drill bits, several work lights, and about 50 gallons of diesel fuel. The suspects also stole a dewatering pump worth several thousand dollars.

Anyone with information on this or any other break in is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a crime.

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)

Between Friday November 23rd and Sunday November 25th, an unknown man has entered the Wal-Mart store in Port Alberni at least three times and shoplifted several items each time.
On Friday at approx. 11:25 am, the male suspect walked out of Wal-Mart carrying several electronics and some clothing items.
This same man returned to the store later that same day at approx. 9:30 pm wearing the coveralls he’d stolen earlier in the day and stole more electronics.
Then on Sunday Nov. 25th at 11:10 am, the loss prevention officer had caught the same man yet again attempting to steal from the Wal-Mart. The loss prevention officer was outside patrolling when he observed the man come running outside from a nearby emergency exit carrying items from the store. The loss prevention officer gave chase and the man eventually dropped the items and jumped into a black F350 pickup truck and drove away. The truck was later found to be stolen out of Nanaimo and was seen later that same day in the Whiskey Creek area.
The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 25-years-old, wearing a black baseball hat with a star on it, navy hoodie with "Dickies" on the front, and blue jeans.
Also in the truck was a First Nations woman, 25-30 years old with brown eyes, long curly brown hair wearing a light grey jacket and there was possibly a young child in the backseat.

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime in the overnight hours of Sunday September 30th, several unknown persons broke into the Recycling Centre in the 3600 block of 3rd Ave.
At approximately 3:50 am, 2 men and a woman are observed on closed circuit TV as they cut the fence at the rear of the property. The suspects then entered the compound and stole several items. Amongst the items stolen include a boat motor and a ladder as well as many smaller items.
One of the men is described as early to mid -30’s, with very short dark hair, clean shaven, wearing a grey hoodie, black jacket, and jeans. The woman has long hair died red.
A photo of the suspects is posted on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers website.
This is an ongoing problem for many businesses in town. Anyone with information on this or any other break in is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous you will not testify in court. Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a crime.
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 overnight hours of Wednesday November 7th, two businesses on 3rd Ave had their front windows smashed.
A business in the 3100 block of 3rd Ave had its front window smashed sometime after the store closed on Wednesday night. A large rock, found nearby, was used by the suspect to cause the damage. Fortunately entry was not gained into the store.
At approximately 12:50 am on Thursday November 8th police responded to an alarm at a business in the 3000 block of 3rd Ave. The alarm was activated when the front window was struck and broken. Luckily for the store owner, entry was not gained to the store.

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:

Wildfires in BC cost tax payers millions of dollars a year and threaten our forests and communities.

In the evening hours of August 11th 2018, an illegal fire was reported burning near Taylor Arm, in the hills adjacent to the Sproat Lake lookout hiking trails.

A blue side-by-side, off road, recreational vehicle was seen leaving the area with a male and a female occupants. The vehicle exited the forest and crossed the Pacific Rim Highway 4 in order to access Lake Shore Road. The male occupant was wearing camo shorts, sandals, a beige baseball hat, and a black “lucky lager” hoodie. The female was wearing black pants and a pink hoodie. The vehicle and occupants are believed to reside in the Sproat Lake area.

Anyone with information on this, or any other forest crime, is asked to contact Port Alberni Natural Resource Officers at 1-877-952-7277 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or online at www.solvecrime.ca

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crimes:

Thieves are stealing motorized scooters.

Sometime in the overnight hours of Monday October 15th, an unknown suspect or suspects stole a motorized scooter from a residence in the 4100 block of Craig Rd. The scooter was parked in the driveway between the house and a vehicle pulled up tight to block access to the scooter. The scooter was also secured with a chain and lock on the front tire. The unknown suspect or suspects cut the chain and stole the scooter.

The stolen scooter is described as a light tan or off white coloured 2005 Yamaha 49 cc Scooter with BC licence plate S 99860. The scooter has a large exhaust pipe and a lowered back end. A photo of a similar looking scooter can be found on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers webpage.

On Saturday October 20th at approx. 2:00 am, police observed a man riding a yellow 2008 Yamaha Moped northbound on the side walk of Stamp Ave from Redford St. When police activated their emergency lights, the man pushed the scooter into the ditch and ran north on the railroad tracks and disappeared into the forested trails. The scooter was recovered and found to have been stolen from a residence in the 3700 block of 7th Ave.

The suspect is described as small in stature, wearing a dark hoody and dark pants.

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:

Thieves are targeting construction trailers and their contents in the overnight hours.

In the overnight hours of Wednesday September 26th, a construction trailer parked on a property in the 4900 block of Ian Ave was broken into. The unknown suspect or suspects forced entry into the locked trailer by cutting the locks on the doors. Once entry was gained, the suspect or suspects stole $3000 worth of construction tools.

In the overnight hours of Monday October 8th, a construction trailer parked on a property in the 4200 block of Princess Rd. was broken into. The unknown suspect or suspects forced entry into the locked trailer by smashing at the door locks. Once entry was gained, the suspect or suspects stole several thousand dollars worth of tools.

In the overnight hours of Tuesday October 9th, the construction trailer parked on a property in the 4900 block of Ian Ave was broken into for a second time in 2 weeks. As was done the first time, the suspect or suspects forced entry into the locked trailer by cutting the locks and stole several tools.

In all instances, it is believed that the suspect or suspects used a vehicle to access the sites in order to remove the many tools.

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 Saturday August 11th and Saturday August 25th, an unknown person or persons stole a portable band saw mill from a lot behind the Port Alberni airport.

The heavy duty portable mill is part of a trailer and was parked on the grounds of the nursery located by the airport. As the mill is portable it can be transported from site to site by being towed behind a vehicle. The mill trailer had BC licence plate 90746U attached.

The band saw mill is a 1999 lime green Timberwolf with yellow writing and decals. It works on hydraulics. The trailer is 34 feet long, single axle, with white rimmed tires. The mill is constructed of square steel tubing compared to most other brands. The mill trailer is valued at $45,000.

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
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Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

On Sunday September 30th at 4:19 am, an unknown person broke into the Tseshaht Market situated at 7581 Pacific Rim Hwy.
Video surveillance shows a black Dodge Neon car circling the market at approximately midnight then it left.
The suspect vehicle returned at approximately 4:15 am parking near the Bank of Montreal. An unknown suspect exited the Dodge Neon and walked up to Tseshaht Market. The suspect then threw a rock through the glass window of the front door of the market. Once inside, the suspect tried to steal the ATM that is located in the front of the store. The suspect was unsuccessful is their attempt and left the building the same way they had entered.
The suspect is described as a thin man, less than 6'tall, with dark brown or black hair with a receding hair line, wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and dark runners.
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 pm on Monday September 17th and 7 am on Tuesday September 18th, an unknown person or persons broke into a construction trailer and stole several thousand dollars worth of tools.

The unknown suspect or suspects cut the lock securing the door of a work trailer located at a construction site in the 4400 block of Gertrude Ave. Once inside the trailer, the suspect or suspects stole approximately $5000 worth of construction tools; including several nail guns, saws, a generator, amongst other tools.
Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous you will not testify in court.
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:
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• 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 September 2nd at 4 am, the Cap It store located at B – 2555 Port Alberni Highway was broken into.
The unknown suspect or suspects broke into the store through the front door. Once inside, the suspect or suspects moved about the front display area of the store stealing several items, some from a locked display, before leaving the same way they had entered. Some of the stolen property included 6 Go Pro cameras and several knives.
It appears that the suspect or suspects involved were in a black or dark coloured Ford F250 or F350 pickup truck with a canopy. A similar vehicle had been seen in the area earlier in the day preceding the break and enter. The vehicle was occupied with two men; one had a beard. The men were acting suspiciously and appeared to be casing out the establishment.
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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Around 6:30 am on Friday August 24th, an unknown person was observed exiting a home in the 3600 block of 10th Ave.
The residence had been boarded up as a result of a residential fire which had occurred a few days prior and the home was unoccupied. The suspect had gained access to the unoccupied building by forcing the front door. Once inside, the suspect moved throughout the home and some fixtures inside the home were damaged. A neighbour noticed the activity around the home and contacted police.
The suspect fled the scene on foot eastbound through an alley towards Burde St. after the witness called him out. As the suspect fled, he dropped his backpack which contained an assortment of Break and Enter tools and drug paraphernalia.
The suspect is described as an indigenous man in his late 20’s, approximately 6 feet tall, with a slim build, a shaved head and pock marked face.
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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
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Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Port Alberni RCMP are investigating a break and enter and theft from the A&W Restaurant, located at 201-3555 Johnston Rd, which occurred during the early morning hours of Monday August 20th, 2018.
Entry to the building is believed to have been gained while employees were still onsite. Upon staff securing the business at closing, a safe was forced open and a small quantity of cash was stolen.
On police arrival, the rear door of the business was found to be insecure.
Police are requesting anyone with information on this theft to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous you will not testify in court. Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a crime.

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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crimes:

Sometime between Friday Aug.10th and the morning of Tuesday Aug. 14th, an unknown person or persons broke into a truck parked in the boat trailer parking area along Beaver Creek Rd.
The dark blue Ford F350 pickup truck with Washington state license plates was parked in the Clutesi Marina overflow parking area on Beaver Creek Rd for 4 days. The truck had been locked, was equipped with a white 1990’s model Northland RV camper and a fishing boat trailer was attached. The suspect or suspects broke into the truck through the passenger side door latch, damaged the ignition to start the vehicle and drove away.
The truck alone was recovered on Tuesday Aug. 14th in a parking lot near 4th Ave and Angus St. The RV camper had been removed. The boat trailer was seen on Tuesday morning on Woodward Rd near McCoy Lake Rd. It had been dropped off there sometime overnight on the Monday however it was removed from the area prior to police arrival and it has not been recovered.
The suspect or suspects tried to steal another F350 sometime between Monday Aug. 13th and the early afternoon of Wednesday Aug. 15th. This time the suspect or suspects tried to steal a dark grey Ford F350 pickup truck which had been parked near Clutesi Marina in the 5100 block of River Rd.
They again broke into the truck through the passenger side door latch and the ignition was tampered with. However, the suspect or suspects were unsuccessful in their attempt to start the vehicle and it was abandoned.

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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crimes:

On Tuesday July 17th at approximately 5:30 am, unknown persons broke into the Port Boat House storage facility in the 5000 block of Dunbar St and stole an outboard motor, fishing gear and marine electronics.
The unknown male suspects cut a hole in the perimeter fence to gain access to the locked compound. Once inside, the suspects boarded a boat stored on site and proceeded to remove a 25 HP outboard motor from the boat. The suspects also compromised the door latch entering the boat’s cabin and stole several thousand dollars’ worth of items, including high end fishing gear and marine electronics.
The suspects dragged the outboard motor across the compound to the opening in the fence. It is believed that the suspects also stole a large wheeled garbage can from a neighbouring business to transport the motor and other property away from the area. Most everything stolen from this boat should be marked with the letters "BCOSF".
Several boats and boat storage facilities have been targeted by thieves, some repeatedly, in the past few months. Police are seeking information on those responsible as well as those people dealing in stolen marine equipment and fishing gear. Video in the area suggests that an older model, grey or silver coloured Chevrolet pickup truck maybe associated to the thefts.

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 Sunday July 26th and 1000 am on Monday July 27th, an unknown person or persons stole a boat trailer from Sproat Lake Provincial Park.

The owner of a new, grey coloured Karavan Sea Doo style boat trailer had left the trailer overnight at the boat launch area of Sproat Lake Provincial Park. When the owner returned the next morning, the trailer was gone. It had been stolen while its licence plate had been removed and placed on another similar older model boat trailer which had been left behind. The trailer left at the boat launch was not registered and had a broken axle.
The stolen Karavan trailer is valued at $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 3:30 pm on Wednesday July 25th and 1 pm on Friday July 27th, an unknown person or persons stole a water pump off a fire truck.
The red 1987 Ford quick response fire truck had been parked on Cold Creek Main Rd behind the Coombs Country Candy Store, approx. 150 m behind the locked gates. An unknown suspect or suspects entered the area and stole the Wajax water pump after cutting a lock securing a locking bar which had been placed through the water pump, securing it to the fire truck. The pump is readily identifiable as it is stamped with “Island Timberlands” on the top of it. Also taken from the fire truck was a red plastic, 25 L marine fuel tank.
This theft has impacted Island Timberlands resources in providing fire suppression coverage at this time of extreme fire danger.
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 Saturday July 14th at 4:50 pm, an unknown suspect stole some equipment from an electronics store located in the 3500 block of Johnston Rd.

The suspect walked into the store and proceeded to walk around looking at various items. The suspect then selected two pairs of high end headphones as well as a Bluetooth speaker removing them from their shelves by defeating the security measures used to fasten them to the shelves. After concealing the items, the suspect then walked out of the store without paying for them. The man’s actions were captured on CCTV cameras.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his 20’s to 30’s with a slim build, having short light coloured hair and a handle bar moustache. The man was wearing a black button up shirt, brown pants, brown shoes and a grey baseball cap. The suspect appears to have a tattoo on the inside of his left forearm.

A photo of the suspect can be found on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers website.

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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crimes:

Sometime in the overnight hours of Tuesday July 10th, two shops in the Canal Main area were broken into.
A shop on Shoemaker Bay Rd was broken into sometime between 5:30 pm and 5:30 am on Wednesday July 11th. The unknown suspect or suspects forced their way through a side door after unsuccessfully trying to pry open another door. The suspect or suspects went throughout the shop stealing several welding and impact tools in the process.
A second shop located near Summit 31, was also broken into sometime between 4:30 pm and 5 am on Wednesday July 11th. At this site, the suspect or suspects had cut off the locks to the secured gates accessing the site. The suspect or suspects then cut locks on some heavy equipment and a fire truck tool box all stored on site. Stolen were a fire nozzle, a few tools, gas cans and approx. 100 L of diesel fuel which was taken from the heavy equipment.

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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
• by SMS: Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crimes:
Thieves have been targeting fishing boats in and around the Fisherman’s Harbour.

On July 5th, police were advised of three boats that were entered and items taken. The boats were moored at Fisherman’s Harbour awaiting the opening of commercial fishing. The unknown suspect or suspects boarded the vessels and rummaged through them stealing several items along the way. From one of the vessels several electronic items including a GPS system, an iPAD and a fish finder were stolen. From another three PFDs were taken. A witness did observe a suspect aboard one of the vessels.

Sometime between July 2nd and July 7th, an unknown suspect or suspects stole several items off a boat that had been parked in a parking lot in the 3200 block of Kingsway Ave. Again the suspect or suspects boarded the boat and removed several fishing and navigational items as well as removing the 9.9 HP kicker motor.

Anyone with information on these, 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)

File #2018-6020

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime overnight between 10:00PM and 5:30Am on June 25th, an unknown suspect entered an unlocked, 2011 Jeep Wrangler in the 2800 block of 5th avenue. Stolen was an ASUS Laptop computer, an IPad with personal engraving on the back, an IPod, two flashlights, and two knives. The total value of the items is believed to be around $2000.

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:

In the early evening hours between 6:00PM and 9:00PM on June 12th, an unknown person entered a locked backyard shed in the 3800 block of 14th Avenue and stole a lime green, 110 cc, child sized Kawasaki dirt bike with an electric starter. A vehicle of interest was observed in the general area at the time of the theft and was later seen with an object in the box of the truck which was covered by a tarp. The vehicle of interest is described as a dark coloured, late 90’s model, extended cab, Ford F150 pickup truck with a distinctive loud exhaust system.

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 in the overnight hours of Sunday June 10th, an unknown person or persons broke into a vehicle and stole several tools.

The unknown suspect or suspects broke into a locked tool box which was attached in the bed of a Dodge pickup truck. The truck had been parked on the street in the 3400 block of McNaughton Ave at the time. The stolen hand tools include two combination wrench sets, an alan wrench set, a set of vise grips, a screwdriver set and some impact tools.

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 in the overnight hours of Monday June 4th and 9 am on Tuesday June 5th, an unknown person or persons broke into a shed in the 2300 block of 8th Ave and stole several items.

The unknown suspect or suspects appear to have used a tool to pry open the door into a small backyard shed. The suspect or suspects then stole a men’s mountain bike, a power saw and a power washer which had been stored inside the shed. The suspect or suspects also tried to steal a lawn mower however it was then left behind.

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 30th and 7 am on Friday June 1st, an unknown person or persons broke into a commercial building in the 5000 block of Argyle St.
Sometime during the day on Wednesday or Thursday, preceding the break in, it appears that the suspect or suspects entered the business during business hours and stole a set of keys to the building.
The unknown suspect or suspects then returned to the building in the evening or night time hours and appear to have used the keys to gain access into the building. Then once inside, the suspect or suspects stole several rolls of wire. Also taken was a powerhead and blower.

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 in the overnight hours of Friday May 4th, unknown person or persons broke into a building under construction located in the 8300 block of MacMillan Dr and stole yard equipment.

The new home property was under construction at the time of the break in only having a foundation laid for the residence and a constructed detached storage garage. The unknown suspect or suspects broke into storage garage by forcing the side door, damaging the door and frame in the process. Once inside, the suspect or suspects stole a lawnmower and a plate compactor.

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 16th at approximately 4 pm, an unknown suspect or suspects stole a bike from in front of the Quality Foods store on 10th Ave.
The youth had placed their bicycle along a railing in front of the Quality Foods store located in the 2900 block of 10th Ave for 10 minutes while the youth went in the store. The bike was left unlocked. When the youth returned, the bicycle was missing. The bicycle is described as a Scott Voltage dirt jumper, similar to a mountain bike. It is black in colour with red markings on the frame and has red rims. The bike also had intricate designs on the frame, rims and seat and a Healthy Habits sticker on the frame. The bike is valued at $1500. There is a picture of the stolen bike on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers website.

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:

Trucks and boat trailers were the recent targets of vandalism this past Saturday.

In the early morning hours of Saturday May 12th, sometime between midnight and 7:30 am, three pickup trucks and their attached boat trailers were targeted. The vehicles were all parked at the Sproat Lake Provincial Park boat ramp area overnight when vandals struck. All three trucks, as well as the attached boat trailers, had their tires slashed by an unknown suspect or suspects.

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:
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• 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 in the overnight hours of Saturday May 5th, an unknown person or persons broke into a museum in the 2700 block of Harbour Rd, twice.

At approx. 11:10 pm, an unknown person or persons broke into the Alberni Maritime Heritage Society through the front doors, setting off the alarm. Once inside the building, the suspect or suspects stole a donations box. The donation box was later located discarded a short distance away from the museum. The suspect or suspects had broken into it and stolen the cash donations.

Later that same night, sometime after 1 am, the locked compound of the Alberni Maritime Heritage Society was entered. The unknown suspect or suspects cut the lock securing the gates then stole an air compressor that had been donated to the society. The compressor was a large older unit and would likely have needed to be carried by more than one person.

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 April 15th at 3:15 am, an unknown suspect broke into a storage site and a vehicle at the Co-Op gas station located on Beaver Creek Rd.
At 3:15 am, a black Dodge Ram 3500 pickup truck with BC plate HF9222 drove into the service station lot. The unknown suspect exited the truck and walked up to the store entry trying to open the door. Unable to enter he walked to the west side of the parking lot where a white Co-Op Chevrolet Express van was parked. The suspect smashed the driver’s side window before walking over to a metal storage container nearby and cutting the lock off. Nothing appears to have been stolen from the van nor the storage container. The suspect then returned to the pickup and drove away.
The 2012 black Dodge pickup truck had been reported stolen out of Nanaimo on Saturday April 14th and was recovered on April 21st. The suspect is described as a slender white man in his late 20’s to early 30’s, with facial hair possibly red in colour.
It appears that this suspect is also related to the break and enter at the Cap It store that was the subject of the Crime of the Week on April 16th.
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 the afternoon of Thursday April 19th and the early morning of Monday April 23rd, an unknown person or persons broke into a BC Hydro site and stole some wire.

The unknown suspect or suspects broke into a BC Hydro substation located on Turtle Main Road, near Great Central Lake Road. Entry was gained to the property by breaking the bolt on a gate accessing the compound. Once inside the compound several copper grounding wires were cut which varied in length from 2 to 4 feet. Although the copper wire itself is not all that valuable, the labour involved in repairing the damaged wire and associated damages will be in the several thousands of dollars.

Given the location, the suspect or suspects would have had to drive to the location.

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 in the overnight hours of Saturday April 15th, an unknown person or persons broke into the Cap-It store located at 2555 Port Alberni Highway and stole a few thousand dollars’ worth of items.

The unknown suspect or suspects gained entry into the building by forcing their way in through the main front doors, damaging them in the process. Once inside, the suspect or suspects smashed some display cases, stealing various items including some Go-Pro cameras and several accessories. Also stolen from the business was a 3000 psi pressure washer.

The suspect or suspects also took the time to break into two vehicles parked in the nearby parking area by smashing out windows and rummaging through the vehicles.

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:

During the night of Friday March 30th, an unknown suspect was busy breaking into area vehicles.
A black Ford parked in its owner’s driveway in the 4500 block of North Park Dr was entered when the suspect threw a rock threw a rear passenger window. A tool box containing an assortment of hand tools was taken.
A white Honda Ridgeline was parked on 8th Ave and Argyle St when it was entered overnight. The vehicle had been left unlocked and the suspect opened the door to steal a battery booster left inside the truck.
A brown Pontiac was parked on the street overnight outside the owner’s residence in the 2800 block of 9th Ave. Once again, a window was smashed and the suspect entered the vehicle stealing a tool box containing various hand tools.
A neighbour observed a man using a flashlight to look into all the vehicles along the street at 2:00 am that morning. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, in his mid 20’s, wearing a black hoody and dark pants. He was riding a mountain bike with over-sized wheels in the 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 10 pm on Sunday March 25th and 9 am on Monday March 26th, an unknown person or persons broke into a business in the 6000 block of Strathcona St.

The unknown suspect or suspects used a tool to pry open a basement door to the business. Once inside, the suspect or suspects stole a variety of items including a hunting knife, a mobility scooter and keys. Also taken was a non-functional antique pistol.

This was the second break and enter in the area over the last several weeks done in a similar way.

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 Saturday March 10th at approximately 2:50 am police and neighbours were alerted to the sound of an alarm coming from the Smoke Stack store on upper 3rd Ave.

Two suspects had been walking along 3rd Ave when they picked up a large rock and threw it at the front window to The Smoke Stack, causing the large window to break. No access was gained to the building and no one was located in the area.

Suspect #1 is described as a heavy set male wearing a black hoodie with light coloured “DVS” logo, distinctive broadly striped pants, a black baseball cap worn backwards, red shoes and carrying a black patterned cloth bag.

Suspect #2 is described as a shorter male wearing a light coloured hooded coat with dark shoulders, light coloured pants, dark shoes and carrying a blue backpack in front of him, across his chest.

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 Wednesday March 14th at approximately 4:40 pm, two black pickup trucks were involved in a hit and run crash on Elizabeth St at Johnston Rd.

A black Chev S10 pickup truck was pulling out of the Chevron station turning left onto Elizabeth St when an older model black pickup truck with a red stripe down the side, struck it. The older model black pickup was reversing out of a parking stall on Elizabeth St when it backed into the truck exiting the Chevron station. The driver of the older pickup spoke briefly with the other driver however refused to exchange information and drove away. The Chev S10 pickup sustained a large dent to the passenger side.

The driver of the older pickup is described as a short, Caucasian woman, slender build, with straight shoulder-length blond hair.

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 overnight of Monday March 5th, an unknown person or persons tried to break into a vessel, the Francis Barclay, moored at Lady Rose Marine Services.
The unknown suspect or suspects accessed the locked marina by scaling the perimeter fence. The suspect or suspects then placed a wooden plank across from the dock to the vessel to board the vessel. Once aboard, the suspect or suspects attempted to pry open the wheel house and broke a small door window in attempts to enter the Francis Barclay. Luckily no entry was gained into the vessel and no further was damage done. This is one of several incidents associated to vessels moored in the Port Alberni marinas.

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 February 22nd and Friday February 23rd, unknown persons broke into a shed in the 5100 block of Pleasant Rd.

The unknown suspects entered the property off the Kitsuksis dyke trail, opening the gate in the fence and approaching the shed. The suspects then forced their way into the locked shed through the main doors and proceeded to steal a 2000 Watt inverter generator as well as a complete set of golf clubs. The suspects then left the same way they’d entered the property, leaving several footwear impressions behind as they made their way through the freshly fallen snow.

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:
The Church of Latter Day Saints, located in the 4800 block of Compton Rd, has been the victim of three break and enters in the past month.

Sometime between the late evening of Wednesday January 17th and the morning of Friday January 19th, a side entry door of the church was pried open to gain entry into the building. Once inside, the unknown suspect or suspects pried opened several interior doors throughout building, including into the library. The suspects stole a projector and laptop computer.

Sometime between 2 pm on Sunday February 11th and 8 am on Tuesday February 13th, the church was again targeted by thieves. The suspect or suspects pried at a door frame to gain entry. Once inside, the suspect or suspects attempted to open several locked doors, tampered with locked filing cabinets and stole some computers and related equipment as well as some other electronic items.

Sometime between 3 pm and 7:30 pm on Sunday February 18th, an unknown suspect or suspect entered the church. It appears that the suspect or suspects in this instance were scared off by the return of a staff member. Letters were graffittied in black felt pen on the exterior brick next to the rear entrance door.

Anyone with information on these, 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 the afternoon of Friday February 16th and 1 pm on Sunday February 18th, an unknown person or persons stole a large quantity of furnace oil.
The unknown suspect or suspects had siphoned approximately 250 L of furnace oil from an outdoor oil tank at a residence in the 3700 block of 8th Ave sometime over the weekend. A white pickup truck had been seen parked in the alley nearby at one point over the weekend.

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:

Sometime between Tuesday January 16th and Saturday January 20th, a boat moored at Harbour Quay was entered and several items stolen.
The suspect or suspects boarded a 27 foot Skaget boat moored in the Harbour Quay. Once onboard the suspect or suspects stole a grey Yamaha 2 HP 2 cycle mariner outboard motor as well as a Scotty high speed downrigger.
Sometime during the first two weeks of November 2017, several other boats moored at the Harbour Quay Marina were entered, cabins rummaged through and items stolen. The stolen items include various fishing gear, navigational equipment as well as marine radios.

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)

File #2018-1083, 2018-1088, 2018-1148, and 2018-1151

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crimes:

Sometime during the overnight hours of Thursday February 1st, an unknown person or persons broke into two vehicles in the 3800 block of 10th Ave.
A black Dodge SUV was parked behind a residence when the unknown suspect or suspects smashed the driver’s window. The vehicle was rummaged through but nothing appears to be taken.
A red pickup truck was parked in its owner’s driveway overnight when the suspect or suspects broke the driver’s side back window, rummaged through the truck stealing a musical instrument as well as CD’s, pet supplies and other miscellaneous items.
Thieves were back at it in the early morning hours of Sunday February 4th.
At 3:10 am, the owner of a blue pickup truck woke up to the truck alarm sounding as a suspect had smashed the window reached in and stole an old portable DVD player. A man was observed riding a bike away from the 2800 block of 9th Ave area.
A second vehicle was broken into overnight in the 3500 block of 11th Ave. A blue Ford Escape had its passenger side window smashed and a few miscellaneous items stolen.
Police remind the public not to leave anything in your unattended vehicle.

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)

File #2018-622

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between 10:30 pm on Friday January 19th and 9:30 am on Saturday January 20th, an unknown person or persons stole a pickup truck from in front of a hotel in the 4200 block of Stamp Rd. The truck had been locked and parked in a well lit area.
The unknown suspect or suspects stole a green Ford F350 diesel pickup truck with BC plate LE9377. The truck is also equipped with a black tool box in the cargo area.
On Sunday January 21st, the stolen pickup truck was observed at the intersection of Bamfield Main Rd and Spencer Main Rd. The vehicle was later seen on the Carmanah Main Rd and headed towards Nitinaht.
The suspect driver is described as a man in his mid 30’s, possibly of East Indian or Spanish descent, with dark hair and wearing a black hoodie.

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:
Sometime between 4 pm on Wednesday January 10th and 8 am Thursday January 11th, an unknown suspect or suspects targeted an area of new house construction on Gilbert Pl.
The suspect or suspects broke into a small temporary outbuilding on the property by cutting the padlock. The suspect or suspects then stole some construction and hand tools that had been stored in that outbuilding.
That next night sometime between 5 pm on Thursday January 11th and 8 am on Friday January 12th, an unknown suspect or suspects targeted a neighbouring new house under construction on Gilbert Pl.
The suspect or suspects kicked and pried at the side door of the newly built house to gain entry. Once inside, the suspect or suspects stole some drywall equipment.

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 New Year’s Eve night, an unknown suspect robbed a convenience store in the 4700 block of Johnston Rd.
At approximately 9:50 PM on December 31st, the unknown suspect walked into the Town Pantry convenience store at the Chevron service station. The suspect produced a weapon and demanded money. The suspect then fled on a bike.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6 foot tall with a slim build, he was wearing a black jacket, a green T-shirt underneath, and grey sweat pants.

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:

Sometime during the weekend of December 9th through to the morning of December 12th, an unknown person or persons broke into vehicles parked in a vehicle dealership lot on Johnston Rd.

Three vehicles were broken into while they were awaiting repairs. The unknown suspect or suspects damaged door locks and windows to gain entry into the vehicles. Once inside, the suspect or suspects rummaged through the vehicles stealing numerous items along the way.

During the overnight hours of December 12th, unknown suspect or suspects broke into four vehicles at another dealership lot on Beaver Creek Rd. Again, customers had left the vehicles there for repair. All four vehicles had exterior damage to the windows and locks and were rummaged through.

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

The Grinch is at it again. The Grinch is dampening the Christmas spirit for some Port Alberni residents. The unknown suspect or suspects are stealing holiday light sets and decorations from unsuspecting home owners.

Sometime overnight of Saturday December 9th, the suspect or suspects stole several holiday light projectors, blow-up Christmas decorations including a Santa with a hockey stick and other décor from several homes in the 3400 block areas of 17th Ave and Estevan Dr.

Home owners can help keep the Grinch away by keeping an eye on their neighbourhoods and by bringing their light projectors in during the overnight hours.

Don’t let the Grinch steal your holiday spirit.

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 5:30 pm on Wednesday November 29th and 8 am Thursday November 30th, an unknown person broke into a home under construction in the 3300 block of Argyle St. and stole several tools.

The suspect gained access to the home by throwing a rock through a glass door. Once inside, the suspect stole several tools that were left around the house. The suspect also tried to access the locked garage but was unsuccessful. The suspect left the property pushing an orange wheelbarrow, also stolen from the site, full of the stolen tools.

The stolen tools are mostly Makita tools, many of which are 18 volt cordless tools. They include three impact drills, an oscillating saw, two skill saws, a jig saw, an air nailer, an angle grinder, several spare batteries, a Dewalt air compressor and a Stilleto 15" hammer.

Approx. value of stolen tools $4600.

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:

In the early morning hours of Monday November 13th, an unknown suspect broke into a business in the 3600 block of 4th Ave.
At 5:30 am, the unknown suspect gained entry into the building by breaking a large window at the front of the building. Once inside, the suspect walked around the business then kicked in an office door. While in the office, the suspect riffled through desk drawers stealing some cash in the process. On the way out of the building, the suspect tore down the video surveillance system before he fled through the broken window. The suspect dropped the video system after exiting the building.
The suspect is described as a thin built man in his 20’s or 30’s, with a thin face and thin moustache. He was wearing a hooded jacket at the time. A photo of the suspect is on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers website.

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:

In the early morning hours of Saturday November 18th, some unknown suspects stole an ATM machine from the Harbour Quay.

Two unknown suspects rode bikes into Spirit Square just before 5 am. The ATM machine was securely attached to the east wall in the square. The suspects then broke into a storage room immediately behind the ATM machine and proceeded to remove the ATM from the wall. One of the suspects then left the scene carrying the ATM as he walked eastbound on Argyle St. The Hyosung model 4000W ATM machine is grey in colour, about the size of a medium suitcase and weighing approximately 100 lbs.

The suspect carrying the ATM is described as male, between 5’10” and 6’2” tall, average build, wearing dark pants, a light coloured jacket, a dark touque and having a dark backpack.

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:

Sometime between 8 pm and 11 pm on Thursday September 7th, an unknown person or persons broke into a church in the 4700 block of Angus St. This same church was then broken into a second time during the evening hours of Tuesday October 31st. In both cases several electronics were stolen as well as some historically important church documents.

On September 7th, an unknown suspect or suspects entered the church and stole a laptop computer from the office. And, notably stolen were three church registry books containing the records of all services held in the church since the 1950’s. The registry books are described as bound books, approx. 9” X 12” X 1” thick. They have very heavy covers and heavy paper.

On October 31st, an unknown person or persons broke into the church and made their way into the main office area where several electronics were stolen. The suspect or suspects stole a laptop computer, two photocopiers, a projector, a key box and $20 cash.

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 October 22nd at approximately 5:35 am, an unknown person broke the front glass door of a business in the 3100 block of Kingsway Ave.

The unknown suspect had walked up to the business and used a crow bar to smash the glass door to gain access into the building through the front of the store. Once inside, the suspect headed straight for a display and grabbed three boxes of electronics off a display shelf and fled the store in an eastward direction when the alarm sounded.

The suspect is described as a man between 5’8” and 6’ tall, with a thin build and believed to be Caucasian. The suspect was wearing all dark clothing including shoes, a dark balaclava over his face, sunglasses and a dark baseball cap.

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 the evening of Wednesday October 11th and 9 am on Thursday October 12th, an unknown person or persons entered a garage in the 3500 block of McKnight St and stole several items from the garage as well as from the car parked within it. Neighbours reported hearing noises in the area around 4:30 to 4:45 am.
The unknown suspect or suspects walked into an open garage and stole several tools and marine supplies then rummaged through the unlocked vehicle parked within the garage stealing more items, including the garage door remote control.
The stolen property includes a Dewalt 20 Volt cordless drill in a bag, a red toolbox with various hand tools, a Scotty electric downrigger, a Yamaha generator, a 5 lbs propane tank, a Motomaster power pack, a marine battery and a battery tester.
The value of the stolen property is estimated at $3,200.

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:

Sometime between the evening of Monday October 9th and 7 am on Tuesday October 10th, unknown person or persons broke into a business located in the 4900 block of Maebelle Rd.

The unknown suspect or suspects appear to have climbed a perimeter fence to access the property. Once on the property, the suspect or suspects accessed a small trailer through an unlocked window. Once inside, the suspect or suspects rummaged through several employee lockers and stole a pair of mens size 11 work boots, a two-way radio with base station and an Intel Nuc mini computer.

The value of the stolen property is approximately $2200.

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 in the evening hours on Monday, September 25th, two Model 1100 Black Electric Scotty Down riggers with 30 inch booms, were stolen from a 16.5ft Double Eagle boat parked in a yard on Mcknight Street. The owner reported that the suspect made some cuts into the boat’s canvas cover, one of which was about four feet long. Also taken were two new rope style connectors for the cannonballs. One downrigger had a red lock handle and one had a black lock handle. The estimated value of the stolen items is $1250.

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:

During the month of September, an unknown person or persons have been vandalizing the gas tanks of vehicles parked in Port Alberni.
The owner of a green GMC pickup truck had parked his vehicle at the marina parking lot located near 1st Ave and Kingsway Ave. Sometime over the 2 weeks it was parked there, an unknown suspect or suspects crawled under the truck and punctured the gas tank causing the fuel to pour out. It appears the suspect collected the fuel as it emptied from the tank.
Sometime between Tuesday September 19th at 4 pm and Wednesday September 20th at 11:30 am, an unknown suspect or suspects crawled under a white Dodge Dakota pickup truck parked at the health unit in the 4200 block of 6th Ave. The suspect or suspects drilled several holes into the gas tank of the truck causing all the fuel to pour out. Again, it appears the fuel was collected.

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 September 8th and Tuesday September 12th, unknown person or persons broke into an unoccupied commercial building in the 4800 block of Wallace St and caused extensive damage to the building.

The unknown suspect or suspects entered the property by cutting the perimeter fencing in 2 locations. They gained entry into the building by cutting a padlock on an external door. Once inside, the suspect or suspects cut the electrical wiring at the circuit breaker then virtually stripped the wiring out of the walls and stealing it. This has caused extensive damage to the property as well as making for significant electrical and fire safety hazards. Repairs are estimated to be in the thousands of dollars.

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 September 3rd at approximately 7:35 am, an unknown man broke into a restaurant in the Harbour Quay.

The unknown suspect had entered the restaurant by prying open the patio door. The suspect then moved about the restaurant prying open a second door leading into the kitchen area. The suspect also made his way upstairs where he pried open a locked cabinet. He tried to steal a safe however he was unsuccessful and fled when the alarm sounded.

Photos of the suspect were captured on CCTV. The suspect is described as man in his mid-20’s to 40 years of age, with a thin build, and short dark hair. He was wearing black pants, black jacket, black runners, a black ballcap with white lettering and carrying a black backpack.

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 4:30 PM on Monday August 28th at 6:45 AM on Tuesday August 29th, unknown person or persons broke into a commercial building under renovations in the 3000 block of 3rd Ave. and stole several construction tools.
The suspect or suspects gained access to the property by scaling an 8 foot high perimeter fence then climbing some scaffolding to access an opening in the second storey of the building. After cutting through a tarp, the suspect or suspects entered the building making their way throughout and stealing many tools. The stolen tools include:
• 3 Dewalt cordless impact drivers
• Dewalt angle grinder
• Milwaukee cordless impact driver kit
• 2 compound mitre saws
• 10” Rigid table saw
• Rigid ½” hammer drill
• 2 Framing nailers
• 3 Bostitch air nailguns
• some drills
• Makita skill saw
As well as various other tools and accessories
Most of the tools are engraved with either "OTW" or "Off the Wall". The approx. value of the tools is $6500.00.
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:

In the early morning hours of Thursday August 24th, an unknown person stole a bike that was left outside a local fitness facility.
At 5:30 AM, the unknown suspect stole a brand new black Adventure folding 21 speed bicycle that had been left outside a fitness facility in the 4700 block of Gertrude St. In the early afternoon of the same day, the thief brought the bike to a local sporting retail outlet and tried to return it for cash. The store owner, having been alerted to the theft, managed to keep the bike and the suspect fled the store.
The suspect is described as a First Nations man, early to mid 20’s, approx. 6 feet tall, slender build, short dark hair and he has a tattoo on the back of his left hand between the thumb and index finger.
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 July 16th and Monday August 14th, an unknown person or persons boarded a vessel that was trailered at China Creek Marina and stole several pieces of fishing equipment.

The unknown suspect or suspects, boarded a 21 foot, white and blue Campion Explorer named Free Willy which was parked in the tenting area of the marina. The suspect or suspects stole 2 black 10’ Ugly Stick fishing rods, 2 black with orange striping 11 foot Fire Wolf fishing rods, 2 Daiwa reels, a Garmin 650 GPS, one 36 inch and one 40 inch Scotty down riggers with orange markings, a grey Panorama Hummingbird depth sounder, a brown camo coloured Sitka brand hoodie as well as several fillet and folding knives.

Total value stolen estimated at 3,300.00.

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 crimes:

Sometime overnight of Wednesday August 9th through the early morning hours of Thursday August 10th, unknown person or persons were busy stealing vehicles and breaking into several others in the Westporte area of Port Alberni.
The suspect or suspects targeted many unlocked vehicles parked in driveways and along the streets. The suspect or suspects stole 3 vehicles and entered 6 others. Many items were stolen from the vehicles and include an orange Spot It GPS, a vehicle control module for a diesel engine, a cordless drill, a couple of garage remotes, a silver briefcase with some handmade jewelry and beads, a longboard, a black leather bag, some liquor, spare change and various miscellaneous items.

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)

Attempted child luring

On Monday August 7, 2017 at 7:09 PM, the Port Alberni RCMP received a report of an attempted child luring.

A 9 year old girl was walking along the sidewalk in the 3800 block of China Creek Rd. at 7 PM on Monday evening when she was approached by a man and was asked her name and if she wanted to go for a walk with the man on the trails in the nearby woods. The girl said no and went in to a house to tell an adult. After waiting in the area for about a minute, the man then walked away up to 16th Ave. toward Montrose St. and was not seen again.

Police conducted extensive patrols of the area streets, trails and school yards however no one matching that description was located.

The male is described as Caucasian, around 20 years old, approximately 5'9", average build, short strawberry blond hair, clean shaven, very pale complexion and wearing a black t-shirt and shorts.

“The Port Alberni RCMP is actively investigating this incident. We take these types of calls very seriously however we don’t know what this individual’s intentions were but the RCMP would like to speak to him. We want to take this opportunity to remind parents to watch your children and to talk with them about stranger danger. In this instance, the young girl did everything right by keeping herself safe and immediately telling an adult,” said Cpl. Amelia Hayden.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or knows who the male may be is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or call Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving the following crime:

Sometime between Saturday July 22nd and the morning of Wednesday July26th, someone stole a hand carved First Nations mask from a café at the Harbour Quay.

The small mask was hanging on the wall in the Sweet Pea Café when it was stolen. The mask made of yellow cedar and is called “Wild Woman”. The mask is oblong in shape as it depicts a woman’s face, is about 9 inches long, it is red, black and green in colour, and has long black hair extending well past the length of the face. It is signed on the back by the artist, Cecil Dawson. The value of the mask is $350.

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
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Thieves targeting vehicles parked at West Coast Trail
A black Ford F-150 pickup truck was locked and parked at the West Coast Trail parking lot #1 near Bamfield on Wednesday, July 12th while its owners, visiting from Edmonton, had left to hike the trail. They returned to their truck on Tuesday, July 18th to find it had been broken into and several personal property items stolen. The stolen property includes a Garmin watch, a Fossil watch, 2 iPads, a wedding ring, HVAC tools, a leather satchel and some other personal items.
On Wednesday, July 19th, RBC advised police that a man and a woman used a bank card belonging to the vehicle’s owner, at an ATM in Nanaimo trying to access funds from the owner’s account. The suspects were successful in their attempts and, in so doing, also tried to conceal their identity with the use of red wigs and sunglasses.
The woman is described as being in her mid-20s, average build, red hair pulled back, wearing a white fringed tank top, jeans, white flip flops, grey ballcap and large dark sunglasses. She wore bright red lipstick and she’s a smoker.
The man is described as being in his mid-20s, slender build, had a dark unshaven beard, long red hair pulled back in a ponytail, wearing a grey hoodie, baggy white pants, yellow running shoes and dark sunglasses.
A second vehicle, a blue Ford F-150, also parked at the West Coast Trail parking lot #1 between Saturday, July 15th and Wednesday, July 19th, was broken into and two bicycles were stolen out of the locked truck.
Port Alberni RCMP are reminding everyone not to leave any valuables in unattended vehicles and to secure vehicles when they are being left unattended.
Anyone who may have witnessed these thefts or who has information on those responsible, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Photos of the two suspects can be viewed on the Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers webpage.

Between the evening of July 10th and the evening of July 12th, several bicycles were stolen from residences in Port Alberni.
Sometime overnight on July 10th, a dark blue 24 speed Norco Rampage mountain bike with front suspension was stolen from a residence in the 4600 block of Latham Rd. The bike was equipped with fat tires and light blue hand grips.
Sometime overnight on July 11th, 2 bikes were stolen from the carport of a residence in the 4100 block of Kendall Ave after the unknown suspect or suspects cut the chain locking them in place. A man’s red and black Trek 21 speed mountain bike with dual suspension and a tan coloured woman’s CCM 21 speed mountain bike with a front disk brake were taken.
Sometime between July 10th and July 12th, 2 bikes, a battery charger and a small wooden tool box were stolen from shed at a residence in the 3800 block of Exton St. The unknown suspect or suspects stole a beige coloured Norse 21 speed men’s mountain bike, a blue and silver coloured youth sized Supercycle 12 speed mountain bike with a missing peddle, a blue Mastercraft battery charger and various hand tools and cordless drill in a handmade wooden tool box.
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 Saturday June 24th and Monday June 26th, an unknown person or persons entered a property in the 3500 block of 17th Ave and stole a generator.

The suspect or suspects entered an open carport and stole an older model red 500 Watt Honda generator. The value of the generator 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:
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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:
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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:
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• 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:
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• 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:
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• 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:
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• 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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
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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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
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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:
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• 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:
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• 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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
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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:
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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:
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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:
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• 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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
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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:
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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:
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• 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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
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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:
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• online: www.solvecrime.ca
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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
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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
ka.hayden@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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
ka.hayden@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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
ka.hayden@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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).