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Excessive speed lands Trail man hefty fine

Driver issued a $368 fine and his motorcycle was impounded

 

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Arson not ruled out in Rossland house fire

By the time first responders arrived, the house was fully engulfed

 

Image of suspect in May 7 Cedar Avenue break and enter.

Police looking for tips after 2 downtown Trail businesses broken into

Both crimes happened Sunday, May 7

 

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BC RCMP: Beware a theft scheme using distraction

Victims targeted entering and departing a financial institution after making a cash withdrawal

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This image, via the Trail RCMP, shows what the stolen bikes look like.

Truck in $23,000 Fruitvale theft identified, thieves still at-large

Two blue Yahama motorbikes still not recovered

This image, via the Trail RCMP, shows what the stolen bikes look like.
Customers enter the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation cannabis store in Halifax on Oct. 17, 2018. A spate of cannabis store robberies has many in the industry calling for provinces to relax regulations requiring window coverings or cannabis to be kept out of sight of minors. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Pot shop robberies spur push to end restrictions on window displays

Window coverings can encourage thieves who know their crime won’t be seen once inside, some owners say

Customers enter the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation cannabis store in Halifax on Oct. 17, 2018. A spate of cannabis store robberies has many in the industry calling for provinces to relax regulations requiring window coverings or cannabis to be kept out of sight of minors. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
The Vancouver Police Department arrested 217 people in a three-week anti-shoplifting project. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver police arrest 217 people in 3-week crackdown on shoplifting

Close to $80,000 in stolen merchandise returned to businesses

The Vancouver Police Department arrested 217 people in a three-week anti-shoplifting project. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Kevin Smith is calling attention to a significant theft at his Highway Antique Barn business on the Trans-Canada Highway. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Thieves pillage B.C. business of $100,000 worth of gold and silver

Owner calls for more awareness, security measures to combat crime in Chemainus area

Kevin Smith is calling attention to a significant theft at his Highway Antique Barn business on the Trans-Canada Highway. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The vehicle is commonly referred to as an Argo, and is an eight-wheeled utility vehicle that had been stolen from the Keith Wilson Road area of Chilliwack last November. (Silodrome)

Military utility vehicle stolen from Chilliwack turns up in search of Hope property

Illegal drugs, prohibited firearm, and stolen truck also found at property

The vehicle is commonly referred to as an Argo, and is an eight-wheeled utility vehicle that had been stolen from the Keith Wilson Road area of Chilliwack last November. (Silodrome)
Bobcat captured on a trail cam at Fort Shepherd. Photo: Submitted

Fort Shepherd closed to hunting, pending studies outcome

Visitors can enjoy the property on bicycles, on foot, and on horseback

Bobcat captured on a trail cam at Fort Shepherd. Photo: Submitted
Elk captured on a trail cam near Fort Shepherd. Photo: Submitted

Theft of trail cameras at Fort Shepherd undermine wildlife study

Letter to the Editor from Karen Trebitz

  • Feb 7, 2023
Elk captured on a trail cam near Fort Shepherd. Photo: Submitted
Catalytic converters contain valuable and rare materials such as platinum and rhodium, making them a target for theft. Photo: Mission RCMP

Theft of catalytic converters ongoing in Trail area

Latest theft reported from ‘for sale’ lot along Highway 22 near Oasis

Catalytic converters contain valuable and rare materials such as platinum and rhodium, making them a target for theft. Photo: Mission RCMP
Nanaimo RCMP got help from gardening tool-wielding neighbours who detained a break-and-enter suspect until officers could make an arrest. (News Bulletin file photo)

Group of neighbours wielding garden tools corner suspected B.C. burglar

Suspect was beaten and bloody after an earlier break-and-enter gone wrong

Nanaimo RCMP got help from gardening tool-wielding neighbours who detained a break-and-enter suspect until officers could make an arrest. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Cascade Lower Canyon Community Forest says they are disappointed after discovering someone has stolen at least $15,000 worth of wood from them. (Matt Wealick)

Thieves snag $15K of wood from B.C. helicopter logging site

Culprits would have needed major equipment to drag the logs away, says Fraser Valley forestry group

The Cascade Lower Canyon Community Forest says they are disappointed after discovering someone has stolen at least $15,000 worth of wood from them. (Matt Wealick)
Vancouver police officers arrested a 50-year-old man on Dec. 31, who is suspected of stealing from a South Granville fine art gallery. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Man with 115 convictions charged with stealing from Vancouver art gallery

50-year-old suspected of stealing $40,000 worth of fine art from South Granville gallery

Vancouver police officers arrested a 50-year-old man on Dec. 31, who is suspected of stealing from a South Granville fine art gallery. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Rona staff at the Hope store pose with a recovered snow blower that was being sold on Facebook Marketplace. (Heather Krentz)

Stolen $1,300 snow blower recovered in Hope after thieves post it on Facebook Marketplace

Hope RCMP arrested a couple on Dec. 21 in a motel and return hot commodity back to Rona

Rona staff at the Hope store pose with a recovered snow blower that was being sold on Facebook Marketplace. (Heather Krentz)
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Trail RCMP: Mislaid shotgun, inadvertent alert, and tagger sought

Police brief from the Trail and Greater District RCMP

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Two kids were briefly stolen in Merritt Dec. 9, after they were left in the backseat of a running car. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Jens Meyer, file

Kids briefly stolen along with running car from B.C. elementary school

Children had been in backseat when car thief took off

Two kids were briefly stolen in Merritt Dec. 9, after they were left in the backseat of a running car. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Jens Meyer, file
The New Westminster Police Department is hoping to catch and deter thieves from stealing off doorsteps by planting bait packages beginning this month. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police drawing out porch pirates with bait packages in one B.C. city

New Westminster department hopes tactic reduces holiday theft

The New Westminster Police Department is hoping to catch and deter thieves from stealing off doorsteps by planting bait packages beginning this month. (Black Press Media file photo)
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December kicks off with plenty of calls to Trail RCMP

Reports briefs from the end of November, early December

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