Bowen Island RCMP responded to 49 calls for service in the month of October:
Abandoned 911
We refer to an abandoned 911 call, when the caller dials 911 and hangs up. Even after the hang-up, the phone number of the caller is recorded/captured by the 911 call center, for obvious and good reasons, and a report is dispatched to police. Police come find you to ensure your safety. If it was an accidental call, please let us know by staying on the line. You will not be penalized for explaining that you accidently dialed 911. The abandoned 911 calls that we received this month were not emergencies.
Residential/Business alarms
The residential alarm that we investigated, happened to be from a residence where the house cleaner opened the garage door not knowing that it was armed.
1 Assault investigation
No criminal charges were laid.
Suspicious activity
Suspicious male seen walking on a construction site. Patrols were conducted in the area but the male was not located. Nothing was reported missing from the site.
Suspiciously parked car. Owner was contacted and he advised that he would move the car the following day. After having a few drinks, he had decided not to drive home that night. Thumbs up!
Domestic Disputes
Police investigated 2 domestic disputes. In both investigations the parties were separated for the night. No criminal charges were laid.
Unwanted guest at a residence
Police attended to what turned out to be a child custody dispute between parents.
1 Break and Enter to a residence
Many items were stolen from the house including ($ Value in brackets): Upright bass instrument ($4,500), Gibsons Acoustic Guitar ($2,525, see photo below), GALLIENKRUEGER Bass Amp Head ($1,000), Sony Portable Wireless speaker ($350), Media Streaming Device ($300), Pyrography Wood Burning Tool ($199), TheraGun Pro Massage Tool ($799), Breville Countertop Smart Oven ($370), MacBook Air 13 ($1,456), Milwaukee Circular Saw ($540), MSR Elixir 2 Tent ($320).
If you have any information regarding this crime, please call us at the Bowen Island RCMP detachment (604-947-0516) or report anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Refer online to Reporting a Crime - An Overview - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) for more information.
Check Wellbeing
Five well-being checks. In all instances, the people were found to be okay.
Missing Person
Missing person investigation. The person was found safe.
Harassing Communications
Two harassing communication investigations.
Neighbour Disputes
Police attended to keep the peace. There was no offence committed.
Property Lost and Found
Various items were turned over to us for destruction such as weapons and drugs. If you choose to relinquish a firearm for destruction, please call us in advance.
We encourage you to bring any found wallet/phone to the police station and give us a chance to reunite it with its owner. We have a good track record in doing so. Whoever you are in our community, that brought in that found wallet full of cash, I commend you for your honesty and integrity. You truly represent the Bowen spirit. We found the owner who was very thankful.
An E-Bike was found parked on its kickstand in the middle of the road by the parked busses at Bowen Island Community School on Mount Gardner Road. The bike was not reported stolen. After a lot of head scratching, the owner was located and reunited with his property.
Traffic
A motorcycle, heading westbound on Grafton Road by the lake, was clocked speeding 85 km/hr in the 40 km/hr zone. After the attempted traffic stop, the rider fled. The investigation is on-going.
A driver failed to obey the directions of a flagger/firefighter by failing to stop when directed to do so; the infraction cost the driver a ticket.
Report of a moving car that threw an alcoholic beverage container out of the window.
A road rage report at Artisan.
Theft
A report of theft of an E-Bike that was later recovered. Someone took it from the apartments at 510 Bowen Island Trunk Road and left it at the festival field.
A report of theft of an E-Bike that was later recovered. The E-Bike was taken from the Village Square. The matter is under investigation.
A report of theft of expensive wine. The perpetrator was later identified and located. The business was satisfied to be remunerated and did not want to lay criminal charges. Given that the perpetrator was not from Bowen, we commend the investigating police officer for outstanding skills in tracking down the suspect.
Mental Health
A report of a naked man that swam out to a moored boat in Mannion Bay, and climbed on board wanting to commandeer it to the Caribbean. The naked man was not aggressive but was clearly in a confused state of mind. He was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to the hospital. His family was contacted and they attended the hospital to support him.
Three separate reports of a mental health crisis in progress. Police and Paramedics attended and transported patients to the hospital.
A critical incident on Gambier Island where Bowen Island RCMP assisted Sunshine Coast RCMP.
Four reports of mental health crisis that turned out to be unfounded.
Criminal Record Checks
Processed 5 applications for criminal record checks.
Structure Fire
Assisted the fire department with a residential structure fire.
Liquor and Cannabis Licensing
Two liquor licences issued.
