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'Rogue squirrel' responsible for break-in at business in Terrace , B.C.

Terrace RCMP responded to approximately 111 calls for service from October 14th, 8 a.m. till October 18th, 8 a.m.

Terrace RCMP responded to approximately 111 calls for service from October 14th, 8 a.m. till October 18th, 8 a.m.

During the same time period, 14 people were lodged in Terrace cells – of these people, five were lodged for intoxication.

Here are some of the calls responded to:

A youth destroyed the inside of a home in a temper tantrum. He left prior to police attendance. Under investigation.

Two young men stole numerous bottles of liquor from the BC Liquor Store on October 14th. Investigation identified two youths who were both arrested. Charges are being forwarded to Crown Counsel.

Intoxicated youth. Checks determined that the youth was breaching a no consume alcohol condition of an undertaking. The youth was arrested. Charges are being forwarded to Crown Counsel.

An eastbound grey 20015 GMC Sierra making a left hand turn onto the Sande Overpass off of Keith Ave. collided with a westbound grey 2016 Honda HRV. No injuries. The Honda was towed.

Familial dispute. Police arrested an intoxicated youth. The youth began to strike the interior glass of the police vehicle with their feet. Further restraints had to be used.

A grey Chrysler Sebring was pulled over on Greig Ave. near Sparks St. The 32-year-old driver provided a sample of breath into a roadside screening device that resulted in a fail. She was issued an Immediate Roadside Prohibition and the vehicle she was driving was impounded. A passenger in the vehicle was also arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Prince Rupert. He is held for court.

Domestic dispute. Checks determined that a man had an outstanding warrant out of Dease Lake for his arrest. The 22-year-old man was arrested and held for court.

Domestic dispute. Police arrested an intoxicated 28-year-old woman. Charges are being forwarded to Crown Counsel.

Theft from an unlocked grey 2013 GMC Sierra truck parked at Mills Memorial Hospital. A small black suitcase containing various items was stolen.

A black, red, and silver bike was found near the fish hatchery on Eby St.

A 2013 Toyota Matrix was pulled over for excessive speeding on Hwy 16 near Exstew Creek Bridge. The vehicle was impounded.

A logging truck lost control on Hwy 113 near Lean To Creek. The trailer ended up over the bridge and into the creek. The tractor blocked the bridge. No injuries.

A navy blue Matt and Nat wallet with various cards and ID was stolen from the pocket of a jacket at a concert.

Break and enter to a residence on Old Lakelse Lake Dr. Money and tobacco was stolen.

A Toyota 4 Runner lost control and hit the ditch near the Exstew River on Hwy 16. No injuries.

A person e-transferred another person an amount of money for a purchase made on Facebook then did not receive the service agreed upon. Police gave advice on the matter.

A mushroom picker was rescued by search and rescue in a swamp near Goodwin Rd. He was suffering from hypothermia, but was otherwise uninjured. A resident in the area had heard his cries for help.

Alarm at a business on Queensway Dr. Security found the rogue squirrel responsible for the break and enter.

Suicidal youth. The youth was transported to Mills Memorial Hospital for assessment.

Theft of a boat. Investigation determined that it was seized by a bailiff.

Break and enter to a business on Keith Ave. on Oct 18th at 5:50 a.m. A window was smashed to gain entry and high end headphones and go pro cameras were stolen.

If you have information about crime, contact the Terrace RCMP at 250-638-7400 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-800-222-TIPS, online at www.terracecrimestoppers.ca or by texting keyword TERRACE followed by your message to 274637 (CRIMES).