Comox Valley RCMP recently responded to the following incidents:

Feb. 7

Comox Valley RCMP responded to a complaint of an intoxicated man entering an unlocked residence and appeared under the influence of a drug or alcohol as he was speaking incoherently. The man left on foot and was not located. The public is reminded to lock their doors to lock out unwanted guests. RCMP warn had this individual been criminally motivated, a conclusion with dire consequences could have resulted.

Police received a report of a theft of a flat deck trailer. The trailer in question, a tandemed axle, wooden deck with 14-inch wheels and hydraulic surge drum brakes was taken from an address on the 3400 block of Orr Road in Courtenay.

RCMP recorded a report of a stolen cellphone from Comox Valley Fitness located at 2920 Moray Ave. in Courtenay. The phone was an iPhone.

The same day, police received a report of theft of tools by Kia Motors at 1025 Comox Rd. in Courtenay. Stolen from the construction site was a Red Hilti combination drill.

Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a theft of a purse at the Walmart store located at 3199 Cliffe Ave. The purse is described as an orange, medium-sized purse with short straps. Police remind the public to keep your purse with you while shopping and do not leave it unattended in the shopping cart.

Police responded to a report of a mischief at the 2700 block of Wentworth Road in Courtenay. The complainant reported sometime overnight unknown people slashed and ripped the valve stems off his vehicle tires.

Feb. 8

RCMP attended a roll-over accident on Coleman and Left roads in Merville. The investigation revealed the driver fell asleep at the wheel and went off the road.

Police assisted the RCMP in Campbell River in a theft and possession of stolen property complaint. It was reported that a theft occurred in Campbell River and the suspect pawned the jewelry in the Comox Valley. The jewelry was recovered and turned over to Campbell River RCMP for their investigation.

A report of a theft of a K2 snowboard was received by the Comox Valley RCMP. The theft occurred in the afternoon while it was at the Mount Washington ski area.

Comox Valley RCMP received a complaint of mischief from Seeco Automotive at 511 McPhee Ave., in Courtenay. The owner reports that sometime overnight unknown culprits broke the gas doors off a car that was parked at the business and then gas was siphoned from two vehicles.

A theft complaint was received by police from the Canadian Tire store located at 278 Island Highway North, in Courtenay. The suspect ran out of the store without paying for a chainsaw worth $300. The investigation is continuing.

Feb. 9

A man reported he was walking his dogs on leash in the area of Clarkson Avenue in Black Creek when he was confronted by an irate woman. The woman was yelling at him and threw rocks at his dogs and was last seen southbound on Clarkson Avenue on a bike. Patrols were made to locate the woman but she was not located.

Police investigated a report of vandalism from a resident who lives at the 6400 block of Lacon Road on Denman Island. It is reported that someone had smashed the latch off the gate at the residence.

RCMP responded to a complaint of men on bikes attempting to open car doors at the 1000 block of Grieve Avenue in Courtenay. Patrols were made but the suspects had left the area.

Feb. 10

A report of a hit and run accident was received by RCMP. The car owner received a licence plate number from a witness and through investigation the suspect driver was interviewed. Due to the amount of the damage, the suspect driver would be working out the problem with the other car owner.

Comox Valley RCMP responded to a hit and run complaint at Cliffe Avenue and 5th Street in Courtenay. The RCMP traffic section is investigating.

A wheelchair-bound woman reported her purse stolen from her residence at the 700 block of Pidcock Avenue in Courtenay. The investigation is continuing.

Feb. 11

RCMP received a report of vandalism to a vehicle which was reported from a resident who lives at the 200 block of Back Road in Courtenay. The car's owner reports going to leave his residence and saw that his car had been freshly painted with spray paint.

A report was received by police from Zellers of a theft of a bike. The bike is described as a Brodie Halyon Green 21-speed mountain bike.

Police received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from a Comox resident. Through investigation it was found the vehicle had not been stolen but in fact had been in an accident. The driver was charged for the accident.

Feb. 12

A man approached police to report his vehicle had its rear passenger side window smashed out. The vandalism occurred while the vehicle was parked at the 2200 block of Robb Avenue in Comox.

Feb. 13

RCMP attended a break in at the Super Propane Gas located at 4418 Marsden Rd. in Courtenay. Entry to the building was through the smashed front window. The investigation is continuing.

Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a mischief to a vehicle. Through investigation it was learned that an elderly intoxicated woman had been ejected from the Mex pub and had then hit a vehicle with her cane causing damage. The woman was arrested and later released with charges of mischief under $5,000.

Police received a report of mischief under $5,000 from the owner of a building at the 700 block of 30th Street. It is reported that several of the windows were painted with black spray paint.