The building under construction in the 300 block of McKinney Road, Oliver has been identified as becoming a magnet for some transients. Indicators of night life and some criminal activity are identified in three files generated during this reporting block. The Oliver public is asked to watch out for any suspicious activity and then to report directly to the RCMP. The owner of the property has engaged a local security company for support however, the more eyes the better.
On October 17, 2013 an Oliver resident living in the 5000 block of Sumac Street, Oliver reported the theft of four winter tires. The tires are described as Dunlop winter tires, 37/13.5/20″, with rims. The rims were from a Ford F350. Approx value is $1781 for the tires, plus the cost of the rims.
On October 17, 2013 an Oliver resident attended to the RCMP Detachment with a cardboard box he found at the corner of Similkameen Ave & Main St. The box contains children’s toys & books, but nothing to identify the owner. The owner can claim the items by describing the box and the contents.
On October 18, 2013 an Oliver resident, in the area of 5900 Block of Okanagan Street reported his unlocked vehicle was rummaged through and several items were taken, a tennis bag and several tennis rackets and a pair of Smith brand sunglasses.
On October 21, 2013 at approx 5:49 am Oliver RCMP received a business alarm associated to a business in the 6800 block of Hwy 97. The PR attended the scene but did not observe the break and enter until later that morning. An unknown person(s) had bypassed the main door dead bolt by using a pry tool to chip away at the wood door frame. The alarm was activated and the suspect(s) likely fled.
On October 21, 2013 a resident in the 5800 Block of Okanagan Street contacted the Oliver detachment to report her unlocked vehicle was rummaged through overnight. Stolen from the vehicle was a binder containing keys.
On October 21, 2013 Oliver RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a business located in the 5000 block of Hwy 97. The owner reported that at some point overnight, unknown person(s) entered his office through a sliding glass window. The window was broken and the screen removed (not recovered). The office was rummaged through. As of this report it is unknown what if anything was taken.
On October 21, 2013 Oliver RCMP received a report of theft from vehicle from an Oliver resident residing in the 5000 block of Nicola St. The complainant stated their vehicle was entered through the unlocked hatchback and that although the roof light had been broken off, nothing of value was stolen.
On October 21, 2013 Oliver RCMP received a report of an attempted theft from vehicle sometime overnight. The vehicle was parked in the 400 Block of Skagit Avenue. The owner advised that his car stereo was partially removed from the dash and was laying on the seat. Numerous other vehicles were entered overnight and although property of real value was taken all vehicles were left unlocked. File #’s 2104 2013-5202; 5204; 5206 & 5207 refer. Vehicles associated were parked in the areas of: 600 Block of Earle Crescent; 5800 Block of Okanagan Street; 400 Block of Skagit Avenue; and 5800 Block of Tulameen Street.
Oliver Residents – Please lock your vehicles and put any valuables out of sight. All of these vehicles are targets of opportunity. A recent interview with a Young Offender represented that when he is ‘car hopping’ he is looking for vehicles that are not locked. He advised that anyone who left property in their vehicle and the vehicle insecure deserved to have their property stolen. A brash statement but, is provided to give you some insight into the thought patterns of these two legged racoons. Do we need to ask again – please lock your vehicles!
If you see crime happen call Crime Stoppers or
your nearest detachment of the RCMP.