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Resident loses $30,000 to virus pop up scam — Oceanside Crime Report March 27–April 2

A resident was scammed out of over $30,000 after responding to a Microsoft virus pop up and allowing remote access to their computer on March 28.

Motorhome stolen from Coombs area — Oceanside Crime Report March 20–26

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 255 complaints, including a potted Bonsai tree reported stolen in the 400 block of Yambury Road, Qualicum Beach.

Thieves steal catalytic converter from Parksville municipal vehicle— Oceanside Crime Report March 13–19

During this time period Oceanside RCMP received 226 complaints, including a boat and trailer stolen, and later recovered by RCMP, in Parksville.

Resident loses thousands to Bitcoin scam — Oceanside Crime Report Feb. 28–March 5

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 190 complaints, including $6,000 in damages to seven windows of a Parksville school.

Art stolen in Coombs gallery break and enter 

Three pieces of art were stolen during a break and enter to an art gallery in Coombs.

Golf cart stolen from Errington area — Oceanside Crime Report Feb. 14–20

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 224 complaints, including break and enter incidents reported in Deep Bay, Errington, Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

Suspicious vehicle reported following Qualicum Beach children — Oceanside Crime Report Feb. 7–13

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 214 complaints, including illegal log harvesting reported on private land.

Stolen vehicle recovered thanks to alert resident — Oceanside Crime Report Jan. 30 – Feb. 6

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 233 complaints, including a business break and enter in Coombs.

Nanaimo RCMP investigating string of elementary school break-ins

Alarms at Coal Tyee Elementary, Forest Park Elementary and Departure Bay Elementary were activated between 2:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Feb. 14.

Online dating scam costs resident hundreds of thousands of dollars — Oceanside Crime Report Jan. 23–29

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 213 complaints, including two excavators reported vandalized in Whiskey Creek.
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