100 Mile RCMP responded to 73 complaints and calls for service during the past week.
Pedestrian struck
The 100 Mile House RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance regarding a pedestrian being struck by a car on Feb. 25.
A youth was crossing between the tunnel at Highway 97 and the Cariboo Mall when he was struck at slow speed by a silver vehicle. The male driver got out of the vehicle, but did not speak to the youth and then left the scene.
The youth received bruising to his leg and was not injured. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call the 100 Mile House RCMP Detachment at 250-395-2456.
Purse recovered
On March 15, a lady’s purse was stolen from outside the Greyhound bus depot in 100 Mile House when she had gone inside the terminal.
Her purse was recovered later by staff at the Red Coach Inn. All of her identification was recovered but the cash was stolen.
If you have any information on this or any other 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.
Petty theft
On March 10, 100 Mile RCMP were called about a male concealing a jug of washer fluid under his coat and walking out of the 7-Eleven in 100 Mile House.
A name and a vehicle description were provided to police. Investigators located the vehicle south of 100 Mile House and pulled it over.
The driver happened to be operating a vehicle, which did not have any insurance. He was issued a ticket for driving without insurance and his vehicle was towed.
The washer fluid was located and returned to the store and no charges were laid.