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Crime report: Vehicle stolen in Parksville, recovered by RCMP in Prince George

PQB notes: Canada Post box vandalized; prowler sleeps in trailer
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Oceanside RCMP received 282 complaints the week of March 7 to March 13.

Some of the incidents included:

March 7

• A business break-and-enter was reported in the 100 block of Hirst Avenue East, Parksville. A window was noted broken and merchandise stolen.

• A chainsaw was reported stolen from a building in the 1200 block of Fair Road, Parksville. Stolen items were recovered the next day.

• A 2007 red Honda Foreman and a 2008 red Honda Foreman ATV were reported stolen in the 100 block of Bay Road, Horne Lake.

• A prowler was reported in the 900 block of Meadowlark Place, Qualicum Beach.

• A trailer break-and-enter was reported in the 700 block of Drew Road, Parksville. A suspect was found and arrested.

March 8

• Canada Post boxes were reported vandalized in the area of Meadowood Way and Warn Way, Qualicum.

• B.C. rear licence plate DV217G was reported stolen from a vehicle in the Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.

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March 9

• Sunglasses, cash and a credit card were among the items reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 200 block of Corfield Street South, Parksville.

• A maroon-coloured, specialized brand, Rock Hopper road bicycle was reported stolen in the 100 block of Pym Street North, Parksville.

• A trailer break-and-enter was reported in the 800 block of Drew Road, Parksville. Nothing noted missing however the trailer had been slept in.

March 10

• Cash and CDs were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 100 block of Horne Lake Road, Qualicum.

• A vehicle was reported stolen from a property in the 1400 block of Industrial Way, Parksville. Vehicle was recovered by RCMP in Prince George.

• A purple Samsung Galaxy 8 and a blue Samsung Galaxy 20 phone were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 1000 block of Lee Road East, Parksville.

March 12

• A business was reported vandalized in the 1100 block of Smithers road, Parksville on March 12th. A window was said to have sustained minor damage.

• A red-and-white Schwinn 5-speed bicycle with ‘Tim Hortons’ written on the frame was reported stolen in the 200 block of Corfield Street North.

• B.C. licence plate RD2938 was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 1300 block of Errington road, Errington.

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March 13

• A vehicle was reported vandalized in the 100 block of Butler Avenue, Parksville. Damage noted to two door panels of the locked vehicle.

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

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