Oceanside RCMP received 235 complaints the week of Jan. 8 to Jan. 14.
Some of the incidents included:
Jan. 8
A business compound break-and-enter was reported in the 600 block of Island Highway East, Parksville. A single subject was seen on video attempting to steal fuel from a vehicle.
Insurance papers were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 1100 block of Resort Drive, Parksville.
A garage door opener was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 100 block of Fifth Avenue East, Qualicum Beach.
Jan. 9
Christmas lights were reported vandalized twice in the 700 block of Norwood Place, Qualicum Beach.
Jan. 10
A business compound break-and-enter was reported in the 600 block of Island Highway East, Parksville. A female subject was apprehended nearby with stolen goods and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
A resident was reported scammed of $1,850 in an online puppy seller scam.
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Jan. 11
A large sum of money and a trailer hitch were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 2800 block of Whistler road, Qualicum Beach.
A resident reported losing $550 when a bank card was accidentally left behind in an ATM and was then used by an unauthorized person.
A resident reported losing $20,000 in a phone scam purported to be from a courier company requiring a payment.
A prowler was reported in the 200 block of Evergreen Street, Parksville.
Jan. 12
A vehicle was reported vandalized and items missing in the 1300 block of Claymore Road West, Qualicum Beach.
A rear BC plate, SV288G, was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 200 block of Pym Street North, Parksville.
A resident reported losing $4,700 to a phone scammer purporting to be from an online retailer.
Jan. 13
A vehicle was reported vandalized with damage to a door lock in the 1400 block of Huntley Road, Parksville.
Jan. 14
A vehicle was reported vandalized and a squatter was found inside in by the owner in the 100 block of Island Highway West, Parksville. A male was detained by police.
» 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 Street North, Parksville, with public business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except holidays.
— NEWS Staff, submitted
