While on-duty on Mamquam Road, Const. Scarecrow — the metal posterboard officer — was stolen from his post on the morning of July 30. He had been working in Squamish for less than a month.
Twelve hours later, he was returned safe and sound.
Squamish RCMP Sgt. Sascha Banks told The Chief the constable "mysteriously reappeared" around 11 p.m. on Mamquam Road. He was found by one of the RCMP volunteers, who reunited him with his detachment. She confirmed they were an officer short on Tuesday. The person who took the two-dimensional officer could face charges of theft, mischief or possession of stolen property, she told The Chief when the constable disappeared.
"First and foremost he is a tool we are using in order to provide awareness of speeding in areas which the community has expressed concern for safety," Banks said.
Passerbys reported seeing a white man, between 40 and 50 years old, walking with Const. Scarecrow on Mamquam Road. The man was wearing a hat and brown clothing. When police went to the area, witnesses reported seeing the man going into a complex on Mamquam Road.
The two Const. Scarecrows in Squamish are back at their posts and reporting for duty.
