Oceanside RCMP received 264 complaints the week of Nov. 15-21. Some of the incidents included:
Nov. 15
• It was reported that at least two vehicles were rummaged though in the 500 block of Sycamore Drive, Qualicum Beach.
Nov. 16
• A valet key, change and sunglasses were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 100 block of Butler Avenue, Parksville.
• A white Apple iPhone was found at the Englishman River Estuary Park, Parksville, on November 16th. Please contact Oceanside RCMP during regular business hours to claim.
• Two 30-pound propane tanks were reported stolen in the 100 block of Finholm Street North, Parksville.
• A battery was reported stolen from a travel trailer in the 100 block of Finholm Street North, Parksville.
• A laptop, Fenwick Eagle fishing rod and tackle box were reported stolen from a vehicle in the area of Memorial Avenue and Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach. Entry was gained by smashing the back window.
• Damage to the wiring harness including theft of a battery was reported to earth moving equipment in the 900 block of Lee Road, Parksville.
• A pair of fishing waders were reported stolen from a vehicle in the area of Hilliers Road South and Alberni Highway, Qualicum Beach. Entry was gained by smashing out the back window.
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Nov. 18
• A black Giant bicycle was reported stolen in the 100 block of Kinkade Road, Qualicum Beach.
Nov. 20
• A decorative lobster trap and a fence were reported vandalized in the 300 block of Sutherland Place, Parksville.
• A greenhouse was vandalized in the 300 block of Sutherland Place, Parksville.
• A patio roof and a window were reported damaged by a thrown rock in the 300 block of Rheumer Crescent, Parksville.
• Keys and insurance papers were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 400 block of Craig Street, Parksville.
Nov. 21
• Change was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 400 block of Temple Street, Parksville.
If you see a crime in progress, call 911. If you have information regarding an incident, phone the Oceanside RCMP non-emergency number at 250-248-6111 during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) weekdays except holidays. Outside of business hours, phone 250-248-6111, extension 7.
— NEWS Staff, submitted