Squamish RCMP got some help from an electronic phone-finding application to return a smartphone to its rightful owner.
On Saturday (Feb. 22), a Squamish woman reported the theft of her purse from inside the Cliffside Pub, Squamish RCMP S/Sgt. Brian Cumming wrote in a statement.
Using the woman's "find my iPhone" application, police tracked the phone to a home in an unspecified location. Those at the residence denied any knowledge of the phone's or purse's whereabouts, but the phone was heard ringing inside the home when RCMP members called it, Cumming said.
The suspects returned the phone, still claiming ignorance. Police are reviewing surveillance video from the pub as part of their investigation.
Items stolen
On Tuesday (Feb. 18), a vehicle parked in the 37800 block of Cleveland Avenue was broken into. Stolen were an iPhone, two digital cameras, an e-reader and several CDs.
Vehicle impounded
On Tuesday (Feb. 18), police's initial attempts to stop a northbound vehicle on Highway 99 for speeding were initially unsuccessful. Officers, however, eventually managed to stop the vehicle, which was speeding in rainy, snowy conditions. It was impounded for seven days for "excessive speed," Cumming said.
Residence entered
On Thursday (Feb. 20), an apartment in the 1900 block of Garibaldi Way was broken into during the evening and ransacked. Stolen were a Nintendo, a Playstation, a laptop computer and a watch.
Vehicle damaged
On Thursday (Feb. 20), a cube truck associated with a business was stolen from the 40100 block of Government Road. It was located and recovered the following day (Feb. 21) along the Squamish Valley Forest Service Road, having sustained minor damage by the suspect or suspects gaining entry.
Wallet stolen
On Saturday (Feb. 22), police received a report that a vehicle had been broken into overnight while parked in a secure underground parking lot in the 1400 block of Pemberton Avenue. A wallet containing cash and credit cards was stolen. Police are reviewing surveillance video as part of their investigation.
Motorists warned
With severe winter driving conditions having occurred on several occasions during the past week, police are warning motorists to exercise caution while driving, to ensure that they have good winter tires and to check on conditions before heading out on the roads.
