Chocolate theft at Alice Lake
Squamish RCMP are looking for a thief with sticky fingers—literally. On Aug. 28, someone broke into the concession stand at Alice Lake Provincial Park and stole $20 along with several chocolate bars.
There was also minor damage to the concession stand and a nearby sign.
Liquor store theft
On the night of Aug. 29, someone broke into a liquor store on the 38000-block of Cleveland Avenue and stole several bottles of vodka.
Impaired driver caught
Several people called in a suspected impaired driver on Aug. 25 after noticing a vehicle on the highway with its wheel bent out of alignment.
RCMP found the car and spoke with the driver who showed signs of impairment.
After an investigation, police issued the driver an immediate 90-day driving prohibition, a ticket for having open liquor in a motor vehicle, and impounded their car. They also issued a notice and order to remove the car from the road until it passes inspection.
School Zones set to return
RCMP are reminding drivers that school zones come back into effect starting on Sept. 8. The speed limit in those areas is in effect every school day from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the RCMP’s safe driving campaigns for September include distracted driving and wearing seatbelts.
They are reminding drivers that distracted driving has surpassed impaired driving as the leading cause of fatal crashes in B.C.
To that end, the fine for distracted driving is $368, along with four penalty points. For a first-time infraction, drivers have to pay another $252 ICBC driver penalty point premium, totalling $620.
A ticket for not wearing a seatbelt is $167.
Anyone with information on last week’s thefts are asked to contact Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. You can also visit their website at solvecrime.ca.
Files for Aug. 25 to 31
- Total Number of Files: 199
- False Alarm Calls: 8
- False/Abandoned 911 Calls: 3
- Collision Investigations: 4
- Mental Health Act Calls: 1
- Theft from Vehicle Calls: 1
