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Youth mischief
On March 15 at around 4am, three youths were witnessed attempting to kick open a window at a business in the 1000 block of Gibsons Way, Gibsons, before being scared off by a passerby. The suspects, which included a female who appeared to be recording the group, appear to be involved in a number of mischief incidents around upper Gibsons, including damage to bus shelters, a park bench, and a fuse box at another business in the area. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact RCMP, reference police file 2021-1620.
Scratching post theft
On March 9, a business in the 5700 block of Cowrie Street, Sechelt, reported a theft after a male suspect entered the store, picked up a cat-scratching post and ran out of the premises without paying for it. The suspect, who is described as a six-foot male, approximately 40 years old with a heavy build and sandy hair, was wearing a black hat, sweater, pants, and mask. Police are reviewing security video
footage.
Submitted by RCMP
