Driver arrested
A driver was arrested and issued a seven-day vehicle impoundment after a police officer came across a vehicle parked on Highway 99 at Britannia Beach on Thursday, March 31, Squamish RCMP reported. While speaking with the driver, the officer confirmed the driver was prohibited from driving, according to police.
Storage locker B&E
Miscellaneous camping equipment and two fishing rods with Shimano reels were stolen from a storage locker at 38179 Westway Avenue on Saturday, April 2, RCMP said. Police are continuing to investigate.
Speeding dirt bikers
People on unlicensed dirt bikes were speeding and almost collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Depot Road and Ross Road on Monday, March 28, according to a report to police. The riders were not wearing helmets, police said. One of the bikes was carrying a female passenger, RCMP said. Police were unable to identify the riders.
Bike stolen
A grey All Mountain Giant Intrigue mountain bike was reported stolen from the back of a pickup truck in an underground lot on Main Street, RCMP reported. The bike’s serial number was provided to police and was entered on the police computer system.
Pellet gun discovered
Police found a small pellet gun laying on a picnic table at a campsite at Cat Lake on Sunday, April 3. Police found the gun after an individual reported seeing the small gun and hearing a single gunshot. Police said campers had been using the gun to shoot at cans the night before. No other firearms were located, according to Squamish RCMP. Police warn that using pellet guns in campsite areas is not safe.
Kids on roof
Children were observed on the roof of Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School on Monday, March 28. Squamish RCMP officers patrolled the area but the youths had already left the area, police said.
Anyone with information relating to any crime is encouraged to contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
