On November 8th, 2019, several reports of thefts from motor vehicles were reported along in the Blackstock Road subdivision and other areas in 100 Mile House BC. Please see previous press release regarding these thefts, the investigation is ongoing.
On November 10th, 2019 at 9:02 AM, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a report of a male breaking into vehicles at the Save On parking lot along Highway 97 in 100 Mile House BC. The complainant reported the male had been seen wandering around the parking lot and then approaching a newer Honda Civic. The male entered the vehicle and was seen rummaging through the centre console. Police arrived on scene and located a woman loading groceries into her vehicle while her husband was sitting in the car. Her husband admitted that his actions could be seen as suspicious as he did wander the parking lot having a cigarette while waiting for his wife to finish shopping. 100 Mile House RCMP appreciated the phone call from the concerned citizen and encourage people to call in suspicious activity for police to investigate in our communities.
On November 10th, 2019 at 3:40 PM, Central Cariboo Traffic Services in 100 Mile House stopped a vehicle, which had been seen idling near the liquor store contrary to the 100 Mile House District bylaw, to warn the driver about the bylaw along Highway 97 in 100 Mile House BC. The driver smelled moderately of liquor and an ASD demand was read by the investigating officer. Subsequently, the driver provided a reading which produced a “fail” on the device. The driver was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The investigation is concluded.
Anyone with information on these or other investigations can contact the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456 or provide their information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
S/Sgt. Svend Nielsen
Detachment Commander
100 Mile House RCMP-GRC