News release

Powell River RCMP weekly report May 28 to June 3, 2025

June 4, 2025 - Powell River, British Columbia
From: Powell River RCMP

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Weekly statistics

• Total calls for service = 150
• Thefts = 6
• Break and Enter = 1
• Impaired Driving = 6
• Assaults = 5
• Mischief = 4
• Mental Health = 8

Files of note

City of Powell River flags, ropes and hardware stolen off the flagpole

On June 3, 2025, Powell River RCMP received a report that the three flags that were flying at City Hall along with all their ropes and hardware were stolen from the flagpole sometime over the weekend.

The theft included, the Canadian flag, the BC flag and the City of Powell River flag and rendered the flagpole inoperable until the ropes and hardware can be replaced.

The investigation in ongoing.

Powell River RCMP is asking anyone with video surveillance in that area to call 604-485-6255.

If anyone has any information about this crime, please contact the Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bccrimestoppers.com. Calls to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous.

Bag containing suspected illicit drugs found on local beach

On May 26, 2025 at approximately 10:00 am, Powell River RCMP responded to a report of a significant amount of what is believed to be illicit drugs found on a sailboat that was beached in front of Waterfront Road on Tla’amin Nation.

The boat had washed up on the beach overnight, and when members of Tla’amin Public Safety went to check on it in the morning, a bag was located on the back deck of the boat.

The bag was checked in an attempt to determine who owned the boat, and a large quantity of suspected illicit drugs was located inside, including suspected fentanyl and suspected methamphetamine.

The street value of the drugs is believed to be in excess of $7000. Police seized the bag containing the drugs, and they will be sent for destruction.

Break and enter at Powell River Recreation Complex

On June 3, 2025, Powell River RCMP received a report that two youth had broken into the Recreation Complex at approximately 4:45am that morning.

The youth entered the building, damaged some concrete tiles and sprayed graffiti containing the letters PCK.

Video surveillance is being reviewed and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has any information about this crime, please contact the Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bccrimestoppers.com. Calls to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous.

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