Bowen Island responded to 47 calls for service in the month of January:
Domestic Disputes
Police investigated a domestic dispute. Criminal charges were laid.
Assault
3 assault investigations.
Uttering Threats
1 uttering threats investigation.
Check Wellbeing
2 well-being checks. In both instances the people were found to be ok.
Missing Person
1 missing person investigation. The person was found safe.
1 request from North Vancouver RCMP to locate a missing male believed to be on Bowen Island. The male was located in West Vancouver.
Property Lost and Found
2 reports of found car keys. Owners were identified and keys were returned to them.
1 report of found door keys.
Traffic
1 vehicle with no insurance. VT issued.
2 reports of erratic drivers. Both drivers located and given a warning.
1 vehicle crashed into the ditch. No injuries.
Theft
Report of theft of bicycle. Suspect was identified and arrested.
Mischief
2 reports of mischief to BC Ferries public washrooms with graffiti. Suspect identified and arrested.
1 report that someone lit a fire in the BC Ferries public washroom.
1 report of the Library glass door being shattered.
1 report of broken car windows parked in front of the Legion.
Mental Health
3 people reported to be in a mental health crisis. All located and provided with support.
Suspicious Activity
- Report of squatters in a cottage. Police attended and entered the cottage. There were no squatters inside the cottage and no evidence of anyone having been there.
- Report of a male walking through someone’s yard.
- Suspicious male rummaging through a pile of construction debris. Male was identified.
- Report of possible intruders inside a residence. Police attended and ensured that the house was secure. No one was in the residence.
Hunting Licence
1 hunting licence application.
Liquor and Cannabis Licensing
2 liquor licences issued.
With Spring around the corner, we would like to remind residents to clear any overgrown vegetation that may be covering their address street number and/or ensure that it is clearly visible from the roadway. First responders, such as the RCMP, the Fire Department and the Paramedics, rely on these number signs to locate the property when responding to emergencies.
If you do not have a sign identifying your house, or would like to upgrade to a reflective type sign, the Rotary Club of Bowen Island has made number signs available for purchase.
You likely have seen these 6x24 inch blue signs while driving around Bowen Island. These signs are reflective, can be seen when illuminated at night and are visible when approached from both directions of travel. In an emergency, minutes saved in the response time will make a difference.
If you would like to acquire a street sign from the Rotary Club, or obtain further details, please visit their internet site at https://bowenrotary.com/rotary-street-numbers/
Thank you in advance for your time to address this extra level of safety.
