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RCMP Report: Series of break and enters as well as thefts

Rash of petty thievery hits North Thompson valley communities
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On Jan. 17, Clearwater RCMP received information of a break and enter with theft from the Clusko Logging Ltd. yard on Camp 2 Road in Clearwater.

The gate lock was broken open, C-Can locks were cut, two trucks had broken windows, 11 or more logging trucks were looked through by the suspect(s), and keys/fuel cards were stolen.

On Jan. 17 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Clearwater RCMP received information that the Avola Service Station had been broken into.

Two suspect vehicles (a car and truck) were observed leaving northbound on Highway 5.

A license plate was obtained that showed the truck had been reported stolen four days earlier from Penticton.

Items stolen from the service station were a laptop, a wallet with ID, as well as some meats and drinks.

One suspect was described as short, with a black color hoody and wearing sunglasses. The car was white or grey in color.

On Jan. 18 at 1:20 p.m., Clearwater RCMP received information of a break and enter to a property on Messiter Station Road in Avola.

The break and enter occurred sometime between Jan. 16 and 18.

The suspect(s) kicked in the front door of a single wide trailer, pried open three doors on outbuildings and broke into a utility trailer that contained carpentry tools and three firearms.

On Jan. 21 between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m., two snowmobile trailers that were parked at the Glacier Mountain Lodge in Blue River were broken into.

A 2014 Husaberg snow bike (value $11,900) with timber sled mountain horse tracks kit (value $6,500) were stolen along with some other riding gear (boots, gloves, goggles, snow pants, and many other accessories), back packs, beacons, shovels, probes, GPS’s, other safety equipment and a trailer hitch.

Also, within a couple of blocks of the Glacier Mountain Lodge, the same suspect(s) stole 500 liters of fuel and an assortment of tools from a nearby property.

 

Domestic assault

On Saturday, Jan. 16, Clearwater RCMP received information of a domestic disturbance between two individuals.

Police spoke with the female victim, who disclosed that she had an argument with her boyfriend during which she was assaulted.

The male was held in police custody and transported to Kamloops to appear in court.

 

Vehicles impounded for excessive speeding

Over the past couple of weeks, Clearwater RCMP Traffic Services has pulled over two vehicles for excessive speeding.

One vehicle that was travelling at 176 km/hr was pulled over near Avola. A second vehicle that was speeding at 170 km/hr was pulled over just south of Clearwater.

Both vehicles were towed and then impounded for seven days. The drivers were each issued violation tickets for $468.

The expense of the tow truck and storage fees will be at the cost of the driver or the registered owner of the vehicle.

 

Beware of phone scams

The Clearwater RCMP want to make the general public aware that they should not divulge any personal or give credit card information over the phone in the event someone calls stating they are an organization that you owe money to.

If you have any concerns with this, hang up the phone and call your local RCMP.

 

Police seek information

Clearwater RCMP are seeking the general public’s help pertaining to the break and enter/theft investigations reported above.

Anyone with information is asked to call Clearwater RCMP at 250-674-2237 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (if you wish to remain anonymous).