During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 202 complaints, including a suspicious dumpster fire in Parksville.
Found — Contact Oceanside RCMP during regular business hours to claim.
-A Samsung smart phone was found on Gainsberg Road, Bowser, on Jan. 14.
Break and enter
-A business break and enter was reported in the 2400 block of Collins Crescent, Nanoose Bay, on Jan. 10. Building sustained damage and merchandise was noted stolen. Three males are visible in surveillance video.
-A business break and enter was reported in the 1200 block of Taylor Road, Parksville, on Jan. 10. Reported stolen were an industrial water meter 3” bronze strainer, 4” bronze strainer and 6” bronze strainer as well as a 30 lb propane tank, tool box and two padlocks.
-A break end enter was reported in the 2600 block of Powder Point Road, Nanoose Bay, on Jan. 10. Damaged was noted to building and a desk top computer was reported missing.
-A business break and enter was reported in the 1200 block of Taylor Road, Parksville, on Jan. 15. A total of 76 water meters in various sizes with unique serial numbers were noted missing.
Theft
-BC plate EE553B was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 1400 block of Industrial Way, Parksville, on Jan. 10.
-Recycling containers were reported stolen from a business in the 3500 block of Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, on Jan. 10. Two suspects were apprehended and materials returned.
-A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 500 block of Hampstead Road, Parksville, on Jan. 10.
-An unlocked vehicle was reported rummaged through in the 500 block of Hampstead Street, Parksville, on Jan. 10.
-A catalytic converter was reported stolen form a vehicle in the 1700 block of Marmor Road, Nanoose Bay, on Jan. 10.
-Heating oil was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of First Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, on Jan. 19.
-Credit and debit cards, as well as a flashlight, were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 800 block of Barclay Crescent South, Parksville, on Jan. 11.
-A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 1400 block of Island Highway East, Parksville, on Jan. 12.
-A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle in the area of Alberni Highway and Jones Road, Qualicum Beach, on Jan. 13.
-Temporary gates, 40 feet of chain and signs were reported stolen from a property in the area of Blacktail Road, Horne Lake, on Jan. 13.
-A number of items including a vape pen were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 200 block of Stanford Avenue West, Parksville, on Jan. 14. No damage to vehicle.
-Two jet skis, 2005 Waverunners, including trailer were reported stolen from a property in the 3100 block of Bay Road, Horne Lake, on Jan. 14.
-Construction material theft was reported in the 300 block of Wembley Road, Parksville on Jan. 15.
Vandalism
-An electric vehicle charging station was reported vandalized in the 2800 block of Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, on Jan. 10.
Fire
-A suspicious dumpster fire was reported in the 100 block of Island Highway West, Parksville, on Jan. 15.
Lost — Contact Oceanside RCMP during regular business hours if found.
-A yellow Fujifilm digital camera XP70 was reported lost off the Doehle Stairs, Doehle Avenue, Parksville on Jan. 14.
Scam
-A local resident was reported to have lost thousands of dollars to a cryptocurrency fraud involving an online company identifying as Standpoint Finance, an offshore entity.
Trespassing
-A trespasser was reported in the 1200 block of Pintail Drive, Qualicum Beach, on Jan. 9.
-A night-time prowler was reported in the 900 block of Bouman Place, Parksville, on Jan. 15.
