RCMP Lower Mainland News
Robbery at the 7-11
Chilliwack, BC: On September 26, 2012, at approximately 10:40 PM, the Chilliwack RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at the 7-11 store located at 45632 Yale Road.
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Missing woman – Dilys OLIVER
Surrey RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman.
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Head-shave challenge raises thousands for cancer research
On September 27th Surrey RCMP along with local law enforcement agencies welcomed riders from the Canadian Cancer Society's Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley Team at a special event held outside the Surrey Provincial courthouse.
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Public appeal in Break and Enter and Attempt Sexual Assault
Surrey RCMP are requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a break and enter and attempt sexual assault.
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Wearing 3” red heels, sergeant helps raise awareness
Whistler RCMP's newest sergeant had only been at the detachment for nine weeks when he was asked if he would put on a pair of high heels and take part in a march to help raise awareness for sexual assault and domestic violence.
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Living Well, Driving Well Workshops for Older Drivers Offered at Richmond Community Police Stations
Becoming a safe driver is something that we should all strive for. Whether you’re just starting to drive or have been driving for many years, safe driving habits should be the norm as far as how we conduct ourselves once we’re behind the wheel.
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North Vancouver’s RCMP “Summer Student Volunteer Program” a success
On Wednesday evening, September 19, 2012 a special ceremony was held at the North Vancouver RCMP Detachment for 35 youth who, this past summer, volunteered their time in a unique way.
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Search warrant yields disturbing fraud documents
Chilliwack, BC- On Wednesday, September 19 members of the Chilliwack RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 46300 block of Yale Road in Chilliwack. The search warrant was in relation to an ongoing fraud investigation where stolen credit cards and data were used in multiple purchases at businesses in Chilliwack. Investigators seized approximately 1000 stolen personal ID cards consisting of credit cards, drivers licences, BC Care Cards, SIN cards, Status cards, School ID, foreign ID, and firearms licences. It is suspected that the identification and credit cards originated from dozens of break and enter and theft from vehicle occurrences throughout Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley. The thefts date back to 2009 and as recent as 2012.
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Project Swoop Hits Richmond
On Thursday, September 27th Richmond RCMP will be partnering with ICBC to participate in Project Swoop, a one day education & enforcement campaign to remind drivers about the dangers of speeding & distracted driving.
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Large outdoor grow-op dismantled in Agassiz
Agassiz, BC- On September 22, 2012, the Agassiz RCMP along with the assistance of members from the Coordinated Marijuana Enforcement Team dismantled a large outdoor marijuana grow operation in the Chehalis River Valley. Over 2,000 marijuana plants were seized at a street value of approximately 2 million dollars.
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School zone traffic enforcement
Chilliwack, BC- For the first two weeks of September, Chilliwack Traffic Services, along with our Speed Watch Volunteers and Safer Cities, conducted extensive school zone patrols and stationary enforcement.
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New Ruse Being Used to Steal Cell Phones
Distraction techniques seem to be where it’s at as far as stealing cell phones in Richmond. In previous thefts suspects were tricking people by asking them for the time. When victims pulled out their cell phone to check the time, the suspect grabbed the phone & headed for the hills. Suspects are still managing to trick people into handing over their phones but now the approach is a bit different.
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Richmond RCMP Summer Youth Camps Done for This Year
This summer, the Richmond RCMP Youth Section hosted three Summer Youth Camps at community centers within the City of Richmond. Approximately 100 students ranging from grades four to seven participated in the day camps.
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Missing of the month – Sahil SHARMA
This month we profile another unusual case of a young man who by all accounts simply vanished almost four years ago.
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Local cops to shear off their locks for childhood cancer
The Surrey RCMP are mounting their bikes and saddling up to the barber’s chair in support of the annual Cops for Cancer fundraising campaign.
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Man arrested after crashing into hydro pole
Chilliwack, BC: On September 13, 2012, shortly after 9:00 AM, the Chilliwack RCMP received a report of motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Kipp Avenue and Main Street. A vehicle hit a concrete hydro pole and knocked out power in the area for several hours. The driver of the vehicle got out of the vehicle and ran away.
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‘Bobcat’ excavator stolen from North Vancouver’s public golf course
‘Bobcat’ excavator stolen from North Vancouver’s public golf course
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John Boyd Creasey arrested on Canada wide warrant
The North Vancouver RCMP is advising the general public that John Boyd Creasey has been arrested on his Canada wide warrant.
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Invitation to Official Opening of Richmond City Centre Community Police Station
Join the City of Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, City Councillors and Superintendent Rendall Nesset, Officer in Charge of Richmond RCMP for the official opening ceremony of the City Centre Community Police Station.
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Surrey Mounties and partners launch school road safety campaign
With the school season now back in full swing, the Surrey RCMP have partnered with the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) and the Surrey School Board to again remind both parents and drivers about school zone traffic safety and the hazards of distracted driving.
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