During this time period the Oceanside RCMP said it received 302 complaints.
Break and enter
-A residential break and enter was reported in the 2900 block of Leon Road, Qualicum Beach, on Aug. 16. Cash was noted missing.
-A business break and enter was reported in the 900 block of Church Road, Parksville, on Aug. 17. Noted missing were a Bosch 18V drill, driver and charger in a blue Makita bag, Makita 18V cordless impact driver, Makita cordless ½” drill, Bosch 12V multi angle driver and other items.
-A residential break and enter was reported in the 2900 block of Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, on Aug. 17. The residence was ransacked.
-A residential break and enter was reported in the 3500 block of Island Highway, Qualicum, on Aug. 18. Food, jewelry and keys were noted missing.
Theft
-A front tire was reported removed and stolen from a parked vehicle in the 200 block of Dunbar Way, Parksville on Aug. 14.
-A vehicle was reported stolen in the 900 block of Fairdowne Road, Parksville, on Aug. 15. The vehicle was recovered in Lantzville on Aug. 19 with damage to the ignition switch.
-A courier package left at residence was reported stolen in the 900 block of Fairdowne Road, Parksville on Aug. 15.
-B.C. plates JH338W were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 400 block of Lowrys Road, Parksville, on Aug. 15. The stolen plates were recovered on a vehicle in the Oceanside area.
-A white 208 Mirage Box trailer, B.C. plate 65136U, including contents was reported stolen in the 1700 block of Country Road, Qualicum Beach, on Aug. 16. Some contents of the trailer were found in Courtenay on Aug. 24.
-A blue CCM 21-speed mountain bicycle was reported stolen in the 300 block of Island Highway West, Parksville, on Aug. 16.
-The theft of firewood from private property was reported in the area of Chatsworth Road and Kriscott Road, Whiskey Creek, on Aug. 17.
-Gas was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 3000 block of Park Place, Nanoose Bay, on Aug. 18. A hole was drilled in the gas tank to remove contents.
-A red with white, grey and black grip Stryker Boat paddleboard was reported stolen in the 1000 block of Resort Drive, Parksville, on Aug. 20.
-A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle in the area of Memorial Drive and Hilliers Road South, Qualicum Beach, on August 20.
Vandalism
-Graffiti was reported sprayed on the roadway in the 1200 block of Rath Road, Parksville, on Aug. 14.
-Damage to curbing at the rear of a building was reported in the 100 block of Hirst Avenue East, Parksville, on Aug. 17. Attempts were made to remove rebar from the curbing.
-Graffiti was reported sprayed on a picnic shelter in the Parksville Community Park, on Aug. 18. Someone also attempted to burn some newspapers as well.
-Graffiti was reported sprayed on a fence in the 700 block of Island Highway East, Parksville, on Aug. 20.
Prowlers
-A nighttime prowler was reported in the 400 block of Pioneer Crescent, Parksville, on Aug. 14.
-A nighttime prowler was reported in the 2300 block of Alberni Highway, Coombs, on Aug. 14.
-A nighttime prowler was reported in the 800 block of Fairdowne Road, Parksville, on Aug. 15.
-A nighttime prowler was reported in the 7000 block of Island Highway West, Bowser, on Aug. 16. The male trespasser altered the security camera.
-Three daytime trespassers were reported in the 300 block of Meadow View Street, Parksville, on Aug. 16
-An unlocked vehicle was reported rummaged through in the 1200 block of Arbutus Road, Parksville, on Aug. 20.
Found
-A watch was found on the Coombs walking trail in the area of Alberni Highway and Station Road, Coombs, on Aug. 17. Contact Oceanside RCMP during regular business hours to claim.
