On June 17, 2013 Oliver RCMP received a report from an Oliver resident that her Handicap parking placard was stolen from inside her vehicle sometime over the last 3 days. Although this file was reported for information purposes, it is a representation of how even the low value items are stolen. In this instance the vehicle was left insecure and there are no suspects identified.

On June 18, 2013 an Oliver resident, residing in the 5000 block of Fairview Place reported ongoing mischief to her garden. This mischief consisted of ropes being cut and garden stakes being dug out.

On June 19, 2013 an Oliver resident in the area of Lakeside Drive and Lakeside Place reported that his vehicle had been entered overnight and that aside from $70 in change, a pair of black framed, green lens Oakley sunglasses. These sunglasses are a unique item and the public and parents are asked to watch out for someone they know sporting a new pair of shades. Any info on this item should be forwarded to the Oliver Detachment for follow up.

On June 19, 2013 Merlin’s Dry Cleaners called the Oliver RCMP Detachment to report that a transient male had just stolen five RCMP work shirts from the Laundromat. On police attendance, the suspects friends confirmed that identity of the young person and over the next day all shirts were returned. The male suspect, young person, admitted to doing something very foolish and will receive appropriate guidance from his friends. No charges are being sought in this file.

On June 20, 2013 an Oliver resident in the area of the 500 block of School Avenue reported that at some point overnight the rear window of his vehicle was smashed out. Nothing capable of causing this damage was found at the scene and no witness have been identified to this point.

On June 20, 2013 an Oliver resident in the area of the 6300 block of Okanagan Street reported that her unlocked vehicle was entered and the glove box was opened. Nothing was stolen and there was no damage to the vehicle.

On June 20, 2013 an Oliver resident in the area of the 6000 block of St Martin Place reported hearing a noise in her backyard at around 23:15 Hours. On the morning of the 21st the complainant located two large sized rocks in her backyard. The rocks appear to have been thrown into her yard over the fence however, no damage reported.

On June 21, 2013 the Oliver Detachment of the RCMP received a report of a number of sprinkler heads having been broken off along Fairview and Park Dr. This damage occurred at approximately 00:20 Hours and the witness represents that the suspects were a group of three youths, all of whom fled when they saw that they had been observed doing the damage. Although the police attended as soon as the complaint was received, a 20 minute time delay allowed for the youth to flee the area with out being identified.

On June 21, 2013 a resident in the area of the 100 block of Willows Place reported that at approximately 00:30 Hrs a rock the size of a baseball caused damage to his window. No suspects are identified as of this report.

On June 21, 2013 a resident in the area of the 6700 block of Merlot Street reported that at some point during the evening (June 20 to 21, 2013) some person(s) removed three glass light covers from the a light post located at the front of his residence. Since making the complaint all three light covers have been recovered.

On June 21, 2013 a resident in the area of the 6600 block of Mountainview Drive reported that at some point during the night (June 20 to 21, 2013) some unknown person(s) damaged a series of sprinkler heads on his property.

On June 21, 2013 a resident in the area of the 6600 Block of Mountainview Drive reported that at some point during the previous night, a number of solar lawn lamps and plants had been damaged at his residence.

On June 21, 2013 a resident in the area of the 5800 block of Fairview Place reported that at some point during the day several of the plants in her garden had been ripped out.

On June 21, 2013 at approximately 16:00 Hours Oliver emergency services responded to a three vehicle collision on Main Street. On arrival a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle was observed to be crushed between a Ford Mustang and a Chevrolet Pickup. Investigation showed that the red 1992 Ford Mustang failed to stop in time and ran into the motorcycle that was legally stopped behind the Chevrolet pickup. The 27 year old driver of the Mustang was issued a violation ticket for drive without consideration. No serious injuries were sustained by any of the parties involved in this collision.

On June 21, 2013 a resident in the area of the 6700 block of Meadows Drive reported that at some point during the night, plants in his garden had been ripped apart and a rock had been thrown through the window his garage.

The rash of vandalism during this reporting period appear to be as a result of some (three) of our local youth looking for some place to get rid of their pent up energy after finishing school for the year. Parents are asked to continue to be cognizant of what their children are doing. This type of vandalism is not generally associated to our seasonal fruit pickers or any other demographic. Further, if Oliver residents witness youth traveling in groups in their area or experience damage to their property during the evening or early morning hours, please report these instances to the police in a timely fashion so that focused patrols can be conducted. Reporting files such as nocturnal vandalism the morning after has very little investigative value.

The police continuously receive and appreciate information from the public which may have value in solving crime in the Oliver area. Please take advantage of the Crime stoppers program if you wish to remain anonymous or, feel free to contact the Oliver Detachment anytime at (250)498-3422.