During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 214 complaints, including illegal log harvesting reported on private land.
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-A blue duffle bag containing tools including a Shop Works skill saw was found in the 900 block of Wallys Way, Parksville, on Feb. 8.
Suspicious vehicle
-A suspicious vehicle was reported following children and offering a ride in the Meadowood area, Qualicum Beach, on Feb. 8.
Break and enter
-A business break and enter was reported in the 100 block of Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, on Feb. 8. A broken window was noted in addition to missing money and a Samsung Galaxy tablet.
-A secured compound break and enter was reported in the 200 block of Corfield Street North, Parksville, on Feb. 8. Three utility trailers had locks cut and some contents noted missing.
Scam
-A resident reported being scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars in an online Bitcoin scam in Parksville, on Feb. 9.
Illegal log harvesting
-Illegal log harvesting on private land was reported between Inland Island Highway and Gray Road, Qualicum Beach, on Feb. 11.
Theft
-A rental portable furnace and propane tank were reported stolen from a construction site in the 600 block of Briarwood Drive, Parksville, on Feb. 8.
-Pink boxing gloves, sunglasses and reading glasses were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 1000 block of Island Highway West, Parksville, on Feb. 8.
-A secured lock box was reported stolen in the 200 block of Island Highway West, Parksville, on Feb. 10.
-A Grayco child car seat valued at $300 was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 100 block of Hamilton Avenue, Parksville, on Feb. 12.
Vandalism
-A prowler was reported to have damaged an electrical shed in the 1100 block of Smithers Road, Parksville on Feb. 12.
-A residential window was reported smashed with a rock in the 200 block of Jensen Avenue East, Parksville on Feb. 12. A male was identified on surveillance video and subsequently arrested.
-A vehicle was reported vandalized in the 400 block of Craig Street, Parksville, on Feb. 13. The driver’s side door lock was noted damaged.
Prowler
-A night-time prowler was reported in the 700 block of Canyon Crescent Road, Qualicum Breach, on Feb. 7.
-Night-time male prowlers were reported in the 600 block of Ashcroft Place, Parksville, on Feb. 8.
-A night-time prowler was reported in the 2400 block of Garry Oak Drive, Nanoose Bay, on Feb. 9.
-A prowler was reported rummaging though a vehicle in the 100 block of Jensen Avenue, Parksville, on Feb. 12. Police arrived and arrested one male.
