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Recent thefts and break-ins cause for concern

During the past month there have been a series of such acts reported to the Nakusp RCMP with the first complaint coming in on May 1.

Chantelle Carter

Arrow Lakes News

The recent wave of break-ins and thefts in our quiet and usually safe mountain town has many residents locking up and keeping an eye out for themselves, their neighbours, and local businesses. During the past month there have been a series of such acts reported to the Nakusp RCMP with the first complaint coming in on May 1.

The Ministry of Forests site on Hot Springs Road was broken into sometime during the night, padlocks on storage containers cut and firefighting equipment and other items taken.

Then only four days later, the police received a complaint from the Nakusp Medieval Society advising that their building was broken into sometime during the prior night by breaking a pane of glass for entry. The person(s) stole an empty cash register which was later recovered nearby.

Another local business was the target in the early hours of May 7. The Hut Restaurant discovered they had been broken into which is believed to have occurred at approximately 1 a.m. A Forensic Investigator attended the scene and examined the restaurant for evidence.

When all seemed quiet once again, the police received a call on May 18 about a residence break and enter in the 100 block of 8th Ave. SW. Again, the culprits gained access by breaking a window at the rear of the residence and once inside, stole a quantity of alcoholic beverages.The very next day the RCMP were informed of a significant theft that occurred at a mining site in the Burton area. The theft is believed to have occurred either last fall or early this spring. Items stolen included a $13,500 green commercial grade tidy tank, an Arctic Cat ATV, a 2000 watt gen-set generator, and LG washer and dryer.  The size and numbers of items stolen indicate significant planning and equipment was required on the part of the thieves.

Another mine site break-in was reported on May 21, this time in the Trout Lake area. An air conditioner, two large water pumps and diesel were among the items stolen from the site which is believed to have happened just a couple days prior.

The Nakusp RCMP would like to remind residents to be vigilant in securing and protecting their property.

“Unfortunately, there has been an increase in property-related offences during the past few months and residents are encouraged to look for and report suspicious behaviours or persons. If you see a person or vehicle that you believe is acting in a suspicious nature, obtain a description, and contact the police,” suggests Constable Ryan Fehler.

If you have any information regarding the above offences, you are encouraged to contact the Nakusp RCMP at 250-265-3677 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).