100 Mile House RCMP responded to 73 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week's calls.
Two-vehicle incident
On Dec. 5, the 100 Mile RCMP responded to a report of a collision between a passenger vehicle and a sport utility vehicle on Highway 24 and Bell Road at Roe Lake.
The vehicles were travelling in opposite directions when they failed to navigate the sharp turn in the roadway, resulting in a collision.
No one was injured in this incident, but there was considerable damage to both vehicles. The investigation is continuing, but it appears the road condition was a contributing factor for the collision.
Fuel theft
On Dec. 2, 100 Mile RCMP received a report of diesel fuel theft from a local business.
Sometime overnight, thieves were able to gain entry into the unlocked diesel fuel tank on a large piece of equipment and made off with an undetermined amount of fuel. Investigation into the theft is ongoing.
Over the past few months, the local detachment has received numerous reports of fuel thefts from industrial businesses. The RCMP is asking all residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious people or vehicles observed at industrial businesses after normal hours of operation.
All business owners are reminded to secure the access to their properties, secure their equipment fuel tanks and secure any fuel supply stations. Businesses are encouraged to install high-quality video surveillance cameras and large posters advising the public the premise is under video surveillance.
Theft from unlocked vehicles
On Dec. 5, 100 Mile RCMP received two reports of theft from two vehicles parked in the areas of North Birch Avenue and Evergreen Crescent in 100 Mile House.
Both vehicles had been left unlocked overnight. The vehicles were entered and various personal items were stolen. People are reminded to remove any visible valuables from their vehicles and ensure the doors are locked.
Information needed
If you have any information on crimes in the 100 Mile House area, call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also contact www.bccrimestoppers.com. Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party, Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.
Don’t drink, drive
With the Christmas season upon us and staff parties in full swing, all party-goers are urged to drink responsibly and organize a safe driver program to ensure everyone arrives home safely.
Drive safely
Even though winter has been late in arriving, winter driving conditions are now in effect.
Police are encouraging drivers to slow down and drive in accordance with the road conditions.