Oceanside RCMP received 284 complaints between Nov. 22 and 28. Complaints included stolen Christmas decorations, bikes and theft from unlocks vehicles. Some of the complaints were:
Theft
– A grey Ford F350 truck was reported stolen in the 200 block of Fourth Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, on Nov. 27.
– A red Devinci Chili Pepper 21 speed mountain bike was found in the 500 block of Morison Avenue, Parksville, on Nov. 24. Contact Oceanside RCMP during regular business hours to claim.
– A green and white Kona Fire mountain bike was found in the 2700 block of Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, on Nov. 27. Contact Oceanside RCMP during regular business hours to claim.
– A string of Christmas lights were reported stolen in the 700 block of Temple Street, Parksville, on Nov. 25.
– B.C. license plate JP286J was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 3100 block of Rinvold Road, Qualicum Beach, on Nov. 25.
– Approximately 20 feet of colour LED Christmas lights were reported stolen in the 400 block of Church Road, Parksville, on Nov. 26.
– An exercise dog crate, two sheepskin rugs and a hamster cage were reported stolen from a property in the 100 block of Shelly Road, Parksville, on Nov. 26.
– A multi coloured Christmas light decoration was reported stolen in the 700 block of Temple Street, Parksville, on Nov. 26.
– A four foot white Christmas tree was reported stolen from a property in the 700 block of Temple Street, Parksville on Nov. 27.
– A wallet and contents were reported stolen in the 1600 block of Easy Way, Qualicum Beach, on Nov. 27.
Break-and-enter
– An attempted business break-and-enter was reported in the 300 block of Island Highway West, Parksville, on Nov. 22. Damage to an exterior door was reported.
– A work shed break-and-enter was reported in the 3100 block of Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, on Nov. 25.
– A fence panel and a window were reported broken in the 300 block of Morison Avenue, Parksville, on Nov. 22.
Theft From Vehicles
– Change was reported stolen from two unlocked vehicle in the 400 block of Heather Place, Parksville, on Nov. 24.
– A wallet and contents were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 1400 block of Sumar Lane, Parksville, on Nov. 24.
– A multi-tool, emergency kit and keys were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 200 block of Roscow Street, Parksville, on Nov. 24.
– A wallet and phone charger were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 100 block of Meridian Avenue, Parksville, on Nov. 25. There was no damage to vehicle.
– A wallet and its contents were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 600 block of Eagle Tree Close, Parksville, on Nov. 26.
– A stereo and tools were among items reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 300 block of Wembley Road, Parksville on Nov. 27. Damage was also reported to the ignition.
– Change was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 1700 block of Ballenas Road, Nanoose Bay, on Nov. 28.
Property Damage
– A fence was reported damaged and a vehicle tire flattened in the 100 block of Meridian Way, Parksville, on Nov. 25.
– The lock to a storage locker was reported cut in the 1800 block of Alberni Highway, Coombs, on Nov. 25.
– A lock was reported cut off a gate in the 300 block of Island Highway West, Parksville, on Nov. 27. Surveillance video was supplied to police.
Counterfeit currency
– A counterfeit Canadian $50 bill was reported passed at a business in the 100 block of Island Highway West, Parksville on Nov. 27.
Illegal Dumping
– Illegal dumping of materials was reported in the 900 block of Rivers Edge Drive, Nanoose Bay, on Nov. 28.
