Crimes of the Week to December 23 -
January 4, 2017
Nanaimo File
2016-42021: On
Friday, December 23rd, 2016 a storage container on the property of
Saint Paul’s Anglican Church was broken into. The culprits stole a Black &
Decker leaf blower and a box of garbage.
Nanaimo File
2016-42327: On
Monday, December 26th, 2016 a car in the 500 block of Stewart Avenue
was broken into. Items taken include wine, chocolate, cash, and gifts.
Regardless of where a vehicle is parked or for how long, valuables should not be
left in side or in plain view.
Nanaimo File
2016-42734: On
Friday, December 30th, 2016 a 2014 silver, black, and red Cannondale
CX1 road bike was stolen from in front of Serious Coffee on Commercial Street.
The bike had a rear rack and saddle bags attached.
Nanaimo File
2016-42775: On
Friday, December 30th, 2016 Nanaimo RCMP received a report of a
possible rental fraud on craigslist. The complainant replied to the ad, but
became suspicious when they requested money up front, and provided vague details
about the property. The complainant found the property was currently listed by a
real estate agent. After contacting the agent, it was confirmed that someone
fraudulently posted the rental add.
Nanaimo File
2017-91: On
Sunday, January 1st, 2017 a house in the 800 block of Douglas Avenue
was broken into while the home owners were sleeping. The suspect stole a laptop
computer and miscellaneous items. It is believed the suspect(s) entered through
an unlocked door.
Nanaimo File
2017-255: On
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 a child’s bicycle was stolen from a front
yard in the 600 block of Nicol Street. The bicycle is described as a purple
Huffy Brazen BMX with pink handle bars.
Nanaimo File
2017-308: On
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 two complainants arrived at the Nanaimo
RCMP Detachment and reported they were being followed by a male in a pickup
truck. They reported seeing the truck in a local drive through, and the male
began following and tailgating them for unknown reasons. Upon arrival at the
detachment, the male threw a hamburger at the complainants and then left. The
complainants made a wise choice by driving to the police station rather than
confronting the male in the truck.
Nanaimo File
2017-333: On
Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 a blue Clark brand Mig welder was stolen
from a residence in the 400 block of Bruce Avenue.