Oceanside RCMP received 253 complaints the week of Feb. 26 to March 4.
Some of the incidents included:
Feb. 26
• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 300 block of Alberni Highway, Parksville. The vehicle was recovered by Port Alberni RCMP.
• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 1200 block of Industrial Way, Parksville, on Feb. 26. The vehicle was recovered by Nanaimo RCMP.
Feb. 27
• An attempted business break-and-enter was reported in the 2400 block of Island Highway East, Nanoose Bay. The door was damaged but no entry was gained.
• A charcoal grey 2015 DeVinci Downhill 16-speed mountain bike was reported stolen in the 100 block of Moilliet Street North, Parksville.
Feb. 28
• A resident reported losing $168 to a pop up scam on their computer.
March 1
A vehicle was reported vandalized in the 3300 block of Fyfe Road, Qualicum Beach. Damage was noted to vehicle ignition.
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March 2
• A vehicle was reported vandalized in the 300 block of Island Highway East, Parksville. Damaged was noted to door lock and vehicle ignition.
• A winter coat was reported stolen from an unsecured vehicle in the 1100 block of Resort Drive, Parksville.
If you see a crime in progress, call 911. Crimes of a less serious nature that are not in progress may be reported online. The Oceanside RCMP non-emergency number is 250-248-6111 (extension 7). The detachment is located at 421 Pym St. North, Parksville, with public business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except holidays.
— NEWS Staff, submitted