A hit and run case that led to charges being laid and a scam that cost a local resident money are among the incidents featured in the most recent weekly report from Kitimat RCMP.
On May 14, the Kitimat RCMP were notified of a hit-and-run accident that occurred on the 200 block of City Centre. A vehicle was parked and was damaged while the owner of the vehicle was away. Thanks to information provided by a witness, officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle and identify the driver. The driver was handed a ticket for failing to remain at the scene.
There was also increased levels of traffic enforcement as spring weather arrived. During a checkstop in Kitamaat Village on May 15, around 100 vehicles were stopped and checked. Two notices and orders were issued for two vehicles that had not removed studded tires, and two tickets were issued for driving uninsured vehicles.
Between May 19 and May 20, police dealt with several lost and found reportswhich included licence plates, electronic devices, and yard equipment. An iPad and a wallet have already been found and returned to their respective owners. RCMP is still searching for the owners of the found phone and leaf blower.
May 24 saw boat checks carried out in Douglas Channel and Gardner Canal. Police carried out inspections and surveillance for boat safety equipment and fishing practices. RCMP is advising all boaters to ensure that they have the required safety equipment as well as knowledge of fishing rules and regulations.
Police are also are also alerting residents of online scams after a report was made by a Kitimat resident who lost money due to a crypto-currency investment scam. Banking details were released following a response to an advertisement online, after which the person realized that money had been withdrawn from his account.
Anyone with information about crime in the Kitimat area can contact Northern BC Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
