By Cpl. Grant Simpson

Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 66 calls for service over this past week. Just a few of them are highlighted below.

Woman injured in Swansea Road collision

At 12:04 p.m. on May 1, Columbia Valley RCMP received dispatch of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Swansea Forest Service Road and Westroc Mine Road, Windermere.

BC Ambulance Service was reporting that they were attending for a tractor-trailer truck and trailer versus a sport utility vehicle. Police arrived on scene and met with emergency health services (EHS) as they were removing a female from a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. She was the only occupant and only person injured. Police spoke with the other driver, who advised that he had been driving a 2015 International dump truck towing another dump trailer south on the Westroc Mine Road. He advised that when he came around the corner he observed a vehicle in the middle of the road. He attempted to stop his truck and trailer; however, was unable to do so and struck the vehicle on the driver’s side.

He advised that he had been travelling the posted speed limit of 70 km/h and did not have a load in his truck at the time. Police viewed the intersection and noted that the other vehicle had a stop sign and should have stopped until it was safe to proceed.

The injured driver was transported to the Invermere & District Hospital for further assessment of her injuries. Police spoke briefly with her at the hospital and she advised that she didn’t remember very much but advised that she had stopped at the stop sign before proceeding and did not observe the truck possibly due to a large sign blocking her view.

Police noted that the intersection did have a large business sign, which does obstruct the view of the road to the north. Road conditions were good and weather was clear at the time of the collision.

Expensive bikes stolen in B&E

At 6:51 a.m. on May 3, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a break and enter and theft that occurred in the 2100 block of Pineridge Drive, Invermere. The complainant reported that someone had broken into his garage and stolen two expensive mountain bikes. He advised that someone had also gone through his 2012 Toyota pickup. It had been left unlocked in his driveway and he advised that the change tray was missing from it.

It was determined that the garage door opener was also missing from the vehicle and was likely used to gain entry to the garage of his residence. He reported that his Black Mojo 3 Mountain bike was stolen as well as his wife’s Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt bike. The bikes were valued at $9,000 and $6,000.

A motorcycle helmet and gloves were also stolen from the garage. He advised that someone had also opened his freezer but it was unknown it anything was missing. There were many thefts that occurred in the area overnight and are likely related. The complainant was provided with a file number for insurance purposes and advised to disconnect his garage door opener as it is still missing.

One of multiple thefts on May 3

At 8:30 a.m. on May 3, RCMP received a complaint of a theft from an unlocked vehicle that occurred sometime overnight also, in the 2100 block of Pinetree Place, Invermere. The complainant reported that someone had gone through his 2000 GMC Yukon and stolen an Alpine amp and sub woofer box. Police attended to the above location and met with the complainant. He reported that the theft occurred sometime overnight and that they did not hear anything. He advised that several items of value had been left in the vehicle including a vehicle code scanner and some tools.

The amplifier that was stolen was a 1,000-watt Alpine model and was attached to a box which held two 10 inch sub woofers. He reported that the unit was old and the value was likely around $100. He reported that he believed the vehicle had been left unlocked and there did not appear to be any damage. There were multiple thefts in the area that occurred overnight and are likely related.

Vehicle stolen in Invermere

On May 3 at 8:55 a.m. RCMP received a complaint of a theft of a vehicle, which occurred sometime overnight at Wolfe Crescent, Invermere. The complainants reported that their 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan was stolen sometime overnight and that they did not hear anything. They reported that both of the keys for the van were believed to be accounted for. Three small bicycles and some sunglasses were also in the van when it was stolen. There was under a half tank of fuel in the vehicle. Investigation is ongoing.

Keys left in – vehicle stolen

On May 4, RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle from the 1900 block of Pineridge Mountain Gate, Invermere. The complainant and owner reported that his 2004 GMC Envoy was stolen from his driveway sometime in the past day or two. He advised that the keys had been left in it and it had nearly a full tank of gas. He advised that he was not sure when it was stolen and did not hear or see anything. He reported that it had expired insurance and had recent front end damage. He stated that his golf clubs and tools were also left in the vehicle. Police had noted the vehicle in the driveway the day before (2017-05-03) as he had been investigating another theft in the area. Investigation into this theft is ongoing.

RCMP would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that it is imperative to secure your residences, vehicles and personal property and effects.

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