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POLICE BEAT: Never a dull moment for Comox Valley RCMP

Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a theft from the Whistle Stop beer and wine store Jan. 3.

Jan. 3Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a theft from the Whistle Stop beer and wine store at 2355 Mansfield Drive. A woman entered the store, selected a bottle of liquor and then departed without paying. The woman left in an older pickup truck; the vehicle was later located and reported stolen.Following a bout of alcohol consumption, a Courtenay woman was arrested after assaulting a young man and his father. The woman was released and will appear in court on a later date.Comox Valley RCMP attended a two vehicle collision at the intersection of 1st Street and Rod and Gun Road in Courtenay. The collision was a result of one driver leaving the stop sign without yielding to oncoming traffic.A City of Courtenay bylaw officer called police to report a vandalism at the Woodcote Park located at 1281 17th Street. Graffiti caused damage to several city-owned properties.RCMP received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle from a resident who lives at the 500 block of Robertson Place in Courtenay. The thieves entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a small amount of Canadian currency. Police remind the public to lock their vehicles and secure their valuables. Police investigated a report of vandalism to Courtenay City Hall. Sometime overnight a rock was thrown through a window.Comox Valley RCMP investigated an allegation of assault and threats. A woman sought assistance in relation to violence and alleged threats made by a man. A local man was arrested and held for court.Jan. 4A hit and run accident was reported to police at the 4600 block of Madrona Place in Courtenay. The pedestrian, a young woman, was struck and received minor injuries as a result. The suspect vehicle is described as a white pickup truck with a regular cab.Police received a report of vandalism at the Planet Kids store located at 305 5th Street in Courtenay. Overnight someone used force to a store window, which cracked and had to be replaced.Jan. 5RCMP received a report of a theft from a construction site located at 1089 Braidwood Road in Courtenay. It is reported that someone came onto the site during the night and stole copper tubing and brass fitting worth $2,000Jan. 6Police investigate a report of vandalism at the Fallen Alders Hall in Royston. Sometime overnight suspects damaged a section of fence and the grass on the ball field. Also located were two objects believed to be improvised explosive devices. A stolen vehicle was possibly involved and this investigation is continuing.RCMP received a report of a stolen mountain bike at the 1800 block of Piercy Avenue in Courtenay. The bike is a blue and white 21-speed mountain bike. Comox Valley RCMP received a complaint from a man being threatened at the Courtenay Air Park. A man matching the suspect's description was located by RCMP. The suspect was intoxicated, arrested and lodged in police cells.Jan. 7A report was mad to police of a found shotgun. The unattended shotgun was located leaning up against some logs at the Joe Walker park. The gun registry was used to locate the owner.Jan. 8A woman was arrested for vandalism after breaking a window in a residence. The victim, a resident of the 1700 block of Greenwood Crescent reported two females banging on his door, then one of the smashed the window. Both fled but were later located. One woman will face charges of mischief and was released with a future court date.RCMP initiated an investigation following a report of a man being punched in the back of the head at the 400 block of Cotton Road. It was learned that a couple were arguing when the woman punched the man in the head several times before throwing a rock through her own car window. It is believed the couple's children witnessed this assault. Charges are pending against the woman. The Ministry of Children and Families also assisted with the file.Jan. 9Police received a report of vandalism from the Comox Valley Record at 765 McPhee Avenue in Courtenay. Two outside lights were smashed sometime overnight on Jan. 6.RCMP investigated a report of a theft of a motor vehicle. The car, a 2005 red Mazda 4 Hatchback was stolen from the parking lot across from 4856 S Island Highway in Fanny Bay sometime in the last three days.Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a theft of a Yamaha boat motor. The theft occurred between 6 p.m. Jan. 8 and 2 p.m. Jan. 9. The boat was parked in a compound in the 4700 block of Muir Road in Courtenay.

— Comox Valley RCMP





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