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Parksville Qualicum Beach crime report: Thieves make off with statue of St. Francis

Counterfeit bills, car theft also among 259 complaints in one week for Oceanside RCMP
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Oceanside RCMP received 259 complaints the week of Nov. 3-9.

Some of the incidents included:

Nov. 3

A resident lost their wallet at a business in the 800 block of Island Highway West, Parksville, and it was later returned intact to the Oceanside RCMP.

A communication box on Allsbrook Road, Parksville, was opened. No damage was apparent.

Nov. 4

A vehicle was reported stolen from a business in the 400 block of Stanford Avenue East, Parksville. Vehicle was recovered in Campbell River by RCMP.

A vehicle was reported rummaged through in the 100 block of Cooper Place, Parksville. There was no damage and nothing reported missing.

A local resident reported a call from someone purporting to be from Service Canada asking for their banking information and social insurance number. This is a scam call as Service Canada would not call for this information.

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Nov. 5

Fuel was reported syphoned from a vehicle in the 2600 block of Island Highway West, Parksville.

A 10-inch speaker was found in the 600 block of Foxtail Avenue, Parksville, and turned in the RCMP. If this is yours contact Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 during regular business hours.

A male tried to pass a counterfeit US$100 bill at a business in the 300 block of Island Highway East, Parksville.

A male tried to pass a counterfeit US$100 bill at a business in the 700 block of Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach.

Some fishing tackle and compact discs were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle at Cameron Lake.

A B.C. vehicle plate BH760M was reported missing from a vehicle in the 200 block of Garden Road West, Qualicum Beach.

Nov. 6

A red beach fold-up cart values at $90 was reported stolen from a business in the 100 block of Morison Avenue, Parksville.

A one-metre tall bronze coloured statute of St. Francis was reported stolen from a residence in the 1200 block of Prestwick Place, Parksville.

A counterfeit US$100 dollar bill was accepted by a business in the 100 block of Corfield Street North, Parksville.

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Nov. 7

A break-and-entre was reported at a business in the 100 block of Alberni Highway, Parksville. A safe, containing cash, was stolen.

A counterfeit CN$50 was accepted by a business in the 300 block of Island Highway West, Parksville.

Nov. 8

An Evinrude 9.9-HP motor, Honda 3000 generator, Brad nailer, Husky chainsaw and a Snap-On tool chest containing tools were reported from a property in the 1200 block of Station Road, Coombs.

A bike trailer with a boat motor attached was found in the ditch on Kincade Road, Qualicum Beach. If it is yours please contact Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 during regular business hours.

Nov. 9

A battery was stolen from a scooter parked outside on a residence in the 400 block of Morison Avenue, Parksville.

A purse was stolen from a business in the 300 block of Island Highway West, Parksville, and a bank card subsequently used to with draw funds

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. Outside of business hours, phone 250-248-6111 extension 7, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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