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Nanaimo RCMP seek information on unsolved crimes

Nanaimo RCMP release unsolved crimes for the week of March 27
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Nanaimo and District Crime Stoppers (Photo contributed)

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for the public’s help to provide information on unsolved crimes.

File No. 2017-7619

Sometime overnight on March 13, a 10-inch orange Rigid chop saw was stolen from a worksite on Norton Road. The saw is engraved with Oceangreen Homes or OGH.

File No. 2017-7745

Sometime between 3 p.m. on March 15 and 7 a.m. the following morning, a locked compound at 10 Wharf St. was broken into and taken was a 24-inch Poulin chainsaw.

File No. 2017-7913

On March 17, just before 8 p.m., an alleged shoplifter fled from the Real Canadian Superstore after being apprehended by a loss prevention officer. The suspect had allegedly taken more than $200 of merchandise, but dropped most of it when chased. The suspect is a First Nations male, approximately 5-feet-9 and weighing 260 pounds. The only clothing description obtained was him wearing a black jacket.

File No. 2017-8567

Sometime between March 16-18, a hockey bag, one hockey stick and a vape pipe were taken from a vehicle parked on Orchard Circle. It appears the rear window was pried open and the equipment taken. The equipment is new and the cost to replace it is in the range of $2,000.

File No. 2017-8332

On March 21, a shed located in the backyard of a home on McGuffie was broken into. The suspect took some items from a 5th wheel parked nearby. Nothing of value was taken. Backyard sheds should always be locked as it reduces the opportunity of thievery.

File No. 2017-8579

On March 23, a passerby reported seeing two youths, believed to be around 14 years of age, dropping stones from the upper Lantzville overpass. No damage was reported and no description of the youths was provided. If this activity is seen, please call 911 immediately as this is an extremely dangerous activity which could bring death or serious bodily harm to an unsuspecting motorist.

File No. 2017-8661

On March 24, a break-and-enter was reported at 223 Commercial St. and taken was a large company banner, which spelled out “Real Estate Webmasters.”

File No. 2017-9078

Sometime after 6:30 p.m. on March 27, a utility trailer parked on Crestline Terrace was broken into. The lock to the trailer had been cut with bolt cutters and taken was a generator and nail gun.

File No. 2017-9075

On March 28, at approximately 6:45 a.m., keys and shampoo were taken from the women’s locker room while the owner was having an early morning swim. The keys had been accidentally left on the changing bench and are described as being three keys on a key loop.

If you have information on any of these crimes, plesae call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com, text 274637 with keyword Nanaimo, or call 1-800-222-8477.