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POLICE REPORT: Young female charged for thefts

On Oct. 12, three thefts in Grand Forks were connected to a 17-year-old female, including one at the USCC Centre where an alarm was tripped.

Break and enters linked

On Oct. 12, three break and enters were connected to a 17-year-old female.

The first occurred at 2:34 a.m, the alarm was tripped at the USCC Centre which police attended to later that day. Upon investigation, they found a broken window in the garage.

At 6:45 a.m. that same morning, on College Road, there was a report of a theft of medication from a residence.

At 3 p.m. on Almond Garden Road, another report of a break and enter occurred. Cash and jewelry were stolen.

Grand Forks Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison said, “As a result of subsequent investigation, a 31-year-old Grand Forks male was charged with break and enter and was released by the Judicial Justice of the Peace for court.”

The 17-year-old female was also charged.

“She was charged with the possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis and breach of bail conditions,” Harrison continued. “She was previously charged with a break and enter, and was released on bail.”

The female was charged twice with break and theft, and was involved in all three events.

Motor vehicle accident

Police were called to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 3 near Wilgress Lake near Eholt on Oct. 11 at 8:11 a.m.

A 65-year-old Gabriola Island male was driving a rented 2012 blue Chevy Cruise when he spun out of control and rolled over. The driver was pulled out of the car.

“He was taken to the hospital with a broken arm,” said Harrison. “The male was charged with driving too fast for road conditions and passing on a double solid line because of complaints received from other drivers who arrived at the scene.”

Careless hunting

There were two calls for careless use of firearms on Oct. 15. Both calls turned out to be hunters in nearby residential areas.

“No charges were laid but the matter was turned over to the conservation officer,” said Harrison.

Harrison would like to remind hunters to use extreme caution and care when they are near residential areas and to obey hunting regulations.

“Hunters are to be at least 100 metres away from roadways and residences when hunting, and use extreme care when that distance is used,” Harrison explained.

“Folks are advised that it is hunting season right now, so take care when walking trails and bushes. Wear bright clothing that obviously can’t be mistaken for an animal.”