Oceanside RCMP received 254 complaints between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2. Some of these complaints included:
Theft
-A decorative seahorse, weighing 200 lbs, was reported stolen from a property in the 1300 block of Leeward Way, Qualicum Beach, on Dec. 28. The item has been a fixture for 30 years.
-A Champion 6500 watt generator, model 41153, was reported stolen from the local volunteer fire department in the 1900 block of Errington Road, Errington, between Dec. 31 and Jan. 2.
-Four storage lockers and an electric bike were reported stolen from a property in the 3100 block of Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, on Dec. 29. The e-bike was a black Velec Citil-16197.
-A garage door opener from an unlocked vehicle was used to steal a grey Marlin 5 Trek bike and two sets of snowshoes from a property in the 200 block of Mulberry Place, Parksville, on Jan 1.
-Money was reported stolen from a cash donation box in the 2800 block of Grafton Avenue, Qualicum Beach, on Dec. 31.
Stolen vehicle
-A vehicle was reported stolen in the 200 block of Judges Row, Qualicum Beach, on Dec. 29. It was later recovered.
Found mountain bike
-A grey Kona Caldera 21 speed mountain bike was found in the 400 block of Church Road, Parksville, on Dec. 30. Contact Oceanside RCMP during regular business hours to claim.
Break and enter
-A residential break-and-enter was reported in the 1000 block of Brookfield Crescent, Parksville, on Dec. 30. Two painter lamps were reported missing.
-A business break-and-enter was reported in the 3600 block of Alberni highway, Qualicum Beach, on Jan. 2. Cash was stolen and there was damage to building.
-A business break-and-enter was reported in the 600 block of Fir Street, Qualicum Beach, on Jan. 2. Suspects were apprehended.
-An attempted break-and-enter to an outbuilding was reported in the 2500 block of Palmer Road, Qualicum Beach, on Dec. 30. An alarm alerted the owner.
Theft from vehicles
-Change and a tool was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 500 block of Sandwedge Close, Qualicum Beach, on Dec. 27.
-Personal documents were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 100 block of Acacia Street South, Parksville, on Dec. 28.
-Debit and credit cards were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 200 block of Butler Avenue, Parksville, on Dec. 28.
-Medications and gift cards were among items reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 100 block of Island Highway East, Parksville, on Dec. 30.
-A credit card was stolen from a vehicle in the 800 block of Ballenas Road, Parksville, on Dec. 29. There was no damage to the vehicle.
-An unlocked vehicle was reported rummaged through in the 300 block of McKinnon Street, Parksville on Jan. 1.
Stolen bike
-A grey with red trim Diamond Back Recoil mountain bike was reported stolen in the 200 block of Dunbar Way, Parksville, on Dec. 28. A bike lock was cut to gain access.
-An orange and black Supercycle Phantom 28 mountain bike was reported stolen in the 100 block of Island Highway East, Parksville, on Dec. 31.
Property damage
-Storage lockers were breached and other damage was reported to a property in the 200 block of Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, on Dec. 29.
-Thefts and damage to vehicles was reported from an unground parking garage in the 100 block of Lombardy Street, Parksville, on Dec. 31.
Suspicious people
-A suspicious person was reported trying to gain access to vehicles in the early hours in the 100 block of Samuel Place, Parksville, on Dec. 29.
-A suspicious person was reported trying to gain access to vehicles in the 1000 block of Osprey Way, Parksville, on Dec. 29.
-A suspicious person was reported trying to gain access to vehicles in the 200 block of Lodgepole Drive, Parksville, on Dec. 30.
