Squamish RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating a suspect in an assault that occurred in Valleycliffe during the early morning hours last Wednesday (May 1).
Police attended the 1900 block of Maple Drive at around 2:30 a.m. in response to a report of a large group of noisy people near a neighbourhood pub that had closed for the evening, RCMP Sgt. Wayne Pride wrote in a statement.
While en route, police were advised that a fight had broken out, and when police arrived they located a 26-year-old Squamish man who had been assaulted by another man, who was unknown to him.
The victim was taken to Squamish Hospital to be treated for a possible broken jaw, Pride said. A search of the area near the incident failed to locate the suspect, who was described as being approximately 6 feet tall, 183 pounds, wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone with information about this or other crimes is urged to phone Squamish RCMP at (604) 892-6100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8377).
Fight broken up
On Saturday (May 4) at around 3 a.m., police responded to a report of a fight outside a pub in the 37000 block of Second Avenue. At the scene, police located a 29-year-old Squamish man and a 27-year-old Burnaby resident who were involved, but claimed to have been assaulted by other males who were not known to them. Police spoke to many others at the scene, but were unable to confirm others who may have been involved. Alcohol appears to have been a factor in the incident.
Motor home targeted
Last Monday (April 29), police received a report that a motor home had been broken into while parked in a lot in the 1900 block of Centennial Way between 7 p.m. the previous evening and 9 a.m. A window was pried open to gain entry. Stolen were a Samsung flat-screen TV, a Casio camera, clothing, jewelry, alcohol, miscellaneous tools, $300 in U.S. cash, DVDs and a GPS unit. The total value of the stolen items is estimated at $4,500. Police have gathered fingerprint evidence as part of their investigation.
Home entered
On Friday (May 3), police received a report of a break-in at a home in the 38000 block of Vista Crescent on Hospital Hill. The incident occurred between 3:30 and 5 p.m. A rear patio door was pried open, police said. Stolen were some miscellaneous jewelry and some 2010 Olympic pins. Forensic identification is being examined as part of the investigation.
Items stolen
On Sunday (May 5), Squamish RCMP received a report that a business in the 100 block of Copper Drive in Britannia Beach had been broken into. The theft occurred between 4:45 p.m. the previous day and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The front door to the business was pried open. Stolen were a large clear crystal skull, an amethyst skull and a sculpture of a jade bear with a fish in its mouth. The approximate value of the stolen items is $6,000. Forensic evidence from the scene is being examined as part of the investigation.
Wire stolen
On Friday (May 3) police received a report of the theft of copper wire from streetlights in the area of Chance Creek (Lucille Lake) Forest Service Road and Highway 99. The estimated cost to replace the stolen wire is estimated at $2,000 to $5,000. Police are awaiting further information on when the theft is thought to have occurred.
