Crime Log: August 14th to August 16th

Nanaimo

2024-08-21 13:16 PDT

File # 2024

Break and Enter File # 2024-26227

At approximately 5 am Wednesday August 14, 2024 a break and enter was reported at the Nanaimo Curling Club. Police attended and found the side door to the building pried open. Taken were four specialized tools used in refrigeration repair. No suspects or witnesses at this time.

Mischief Nanaimo File # 2024-26239

At approximately 9:45 Am on August 14, 2024 a report was received of a lit cigarette being discarded by a driver of a vehicle proceeding southbound on the Nanaimo Parkway. The complainant provided a license plate number and description of the vehicle to the police and charges are being considered. Note: It is unlawful and dangerous to discard flammable materials in public places. This can lead to a fine or if a fire is the result of your actions, it may lead to criminal charges.

Theft from unlocked vehicles File # 2024-26234

Sometime over night on August 14, 2024 two unlocked vehicles parked on Woodridge Road in Cedar were rummaged through and items taken. In one, a black Platypus backpack that contained mountain bike riding gloves, a Leatherman multitool and a spare tire for a bike were taken. Note: Forty-percent of all theft from vehicles are from unlocked vehicles.

Theft from unlocked vehicles File # 2024-26223

On the same night, two other unlocked vehicles on Quail Grove Place in were unlawfully entered and items taken. Taken were men’s wallets containing debit cards, credit cards and SIN cards. The debit and credit cards have been cancelled. NOTE: Men’s wallets are one of the most common items stolen from vehicles. One item that should never be left in an unattended wallet is your SIN card. It can be used by criminals, along with other personal ID cards, to set up bank accounts and even establish a line of credit in your name.

Suspicious person Nanaimo File # 2024-26221

At approximately 5 am on August 14, 2024 police responded to report of a man seen peering into vehicles parked along Blueback Road. The caller provided a description of a man riding a BMX bike and wearing a burgundy jacket and carrying a black backpack. Police patrolled the area for the man but could not locate him. Note: Criminals who target vehicles late at night are often located by the police when the public takes the time to report the suspicious activity. If you find yourself up late at night, take a few seconds to look out your window to see what is moving in your neighborhood. If you see something that doesn’t look right, call it in.

Fraud Nanaimo File # 2024-18875

Recently, a Nanaimo man reported falling victim to a fraud that spanned several years. The victim told police that the fraud started when the victim responded to a message sent to him on FB Messenger from a friend from high school. This friend told the victim about a US government grant related to COVID where he could receive upwards of $90,000. The victim called he number provided and was notified that the money would be delivered to him through Fed Ex. Many phone calls later, the victim was contacted and told that the truck carrying his grant money had been stopped and that the money had been confiscated by the Chemainus RCMP. In order to retrieve the money he was required to purchase gift cards that which eventually totaled $22,000. Note: The victim eventually contacted his friend who said that he did not contact him and that his FB account was hacked. Also, Fed Ex would not require anyone to purchase gift cards in order to have shipment released.

Released by:

Email: gary.obrien@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: nanaimo.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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