On February 9th 2020 at 00:35 AM, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report from a truck driver travelling southbound along Hwy 97 just south of 100 Mile House BC. They observed a dark Ford F150 truck that was spun out on the highway with no one around. Officers on duty attended and located the vehicle with some damage to a tire and a burning smell coming from the vehicle. It was observed that the unknown suspect(s) had attempted to light the vehicle on fire but were unsuccessful. The vehicle was seized and further checks with the registered owner indicated it was stolen earlier that same evening. The truck was examined by local property crime examiners. The investigation is ongoing.
On February 10th 2020 at 08:04 AM, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a report of a shoplifter at a store in the 3200 block of Highway 97 near Lac La Hache BC. A worker reported a female having come into the store and purchased a knife, but also stealing a can of bear spray from that location. An officer attended and viewed the high quality video and easily identified a truck plate involved. The vehicle belonged to a business from another area. The company was contacted, identified the person involved in the theft as an employee from the description provided by the officer, agreed to pay for the item stolen and to deal appropriately with the employee. The store was satisfied with action taken. The investigation is concluded.
On February 11th 2020 at 10:35 AM, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter to a storage shed in the 200 block of Seventh Street in 100 Mile House BC. Some tools, golf equipment and other smaller boxes had been taken from the unit. Video evidence is being reviewed. The investigation is ongoing.
On February 11th 2020 at 08:49 AM, 100 Mile House RCMP along with Fire and BC Ambulance attended to a reported single vehicle collision in the 5600 block of Canim Hendrix Lake Road near 100 Mile House BC. The driver had reportedly lost control of their vehicle in bad road conditions and rolled the truck onto its side after entering the ditch. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to 100 Mile Hospital. Damage to the vehicle was reported to be about $5000. Alcohol is not a factor in this collision. The investigation is concluded with no further actions taken against the driver.
On February 11th 2020 at 10:50 AM, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of theft from a residence in the 105 Mile area near 100 Mile House BC. The 72 year old victim reported that on the previous day he had been approached at his residence by a younger female known to him, who was allegedly returning some items he may have lost earlier that day. The victim had not lost any items, but let the person into his residence anyway. Another unknown female also attended the residence during this time without invitation, but was also let into the residence by the victim. After some time, the second suspect female left the location (after entering and exiting the house several times) while the first female remained close to the victim. The first suspect female then also left the residence suddenly without reason. The victim later noted his wallet was missing from the residence and a check with the bank confirmed over $1400 Cdn funds had been taken from his bank and credit card accounts, which are now cancelled. The investigation is ongoing.
100 Mile House RCMP share this information in the first instance due to the circumstances as some trickery was used to gain access to the victim’s residence and then a crime was propagated as a result. Please use caution when acquaintances appear at your door looking to suddenly help or assist you in an unusual way, as there may be more to it than meets the eye. Reach out to family, a trusted neighbour or friend who can verify with you what the intent of the person may or may not be to ensure your safety and well being.
Anyone with information on the above files or other events which have occurred in the 100 Mile House Detachment area can contact RCMP at 250-395-2456 or call Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.
S/Sgt. Svend NIELSEN
Detachment Commander
100 Mile House RCMP-GRC
