On Feb. 27 at 8:15 p.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred at Government Road and Squamish Valley Road. A 1995 Chrysler New Yorker, which had been reported stolen on Feb. 16 in Squamish, struck a 1998 Chevy Blazer. The stolen vehicle sped off southbound on Government Road and left three people injured in the other vehicle, one an eight-month-old child.
The stolen vehicle was located on Government Road near the Cemetery, abandoned and left running. A police service dog from Burnaby was brought in and followed a track for some distance. The stolen vehicle was towed for Forensic Ident examination, and the three occupants of the victim vehicle were taken to Squamish Hospital by BC Ambulance service, treated and released. Anyone with information on the stolen vehicle or its occupants is asked to contact Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or CrimeStoppers.
If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. They are open 24/7. You do not have to give your name, address, or your telephone number. You do not have to testify in Court. A cash reward of up to $2000.00 will be paid for any information which leads to an arrest and charge.
Man fights for shoes
On March 2 at 5:30 p.m., a fight was reported at Second Avenue and Main Street. Investigation reveals that a male located a suspect wearing his jacket and shoes, which were previously stolen from a vehicle, when the suspect male was confronted a struggle ensued. The male retrieved his allegedly stolen property back and the male suspect and a female fled on a bicycle. Based on evidence and descriptors given police are familiar with the two suspects who are known to police and the investigation is continuing to locate suspects.
Speed suspected in crash
On Feb. 26 at 2:35 p.m., a single vehicle collision occurred on Highway 99 near Murrin Park. A 2008 GMC southbound on Highway 99 lost control and struck the rock face. The 52-year-old male driver was trapped in the wreckage, was removed from the vehicle by Squamish Fire Rescue personnel and then airlifted to Lions Gate Hospital with serious injuries. The matter is still under investigation and excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor.
Counterfeit bills make the rounds
Businesses, local banks and the police have seen an increase of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the past week. Several businesses have accepted these counterfeit $100 bills. Squamish RCMP are asking businesses to be vigilant when accepting $100 bills, obtain the best description of suspect(s) and associated vehicles if possible and report promptly to the police, using "911" if you have been duped or had someone try and pass counterfeit currency. The bills most recently passed are termed to be 'flat' and printed on heavier paper than normal. If you compare the bill you are about to receive to a same denomination bill you should be able to tell the difference. In an effort to stop people from accepting counterfeit Canadian or U.S. currency, police highly recommend businesses to go online and educate yourself on counterfeit detection. For information on Canadian currency visit www.bankofcanada.ca while the site www.themoneyfactory.gov/newmoney covers American currency. Any person with information on these occurrences is asked to call the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477(TIPS). Police are reviewing video surveillance tapes from various businesses and the investigation is ongoing.
