Squamish RCMP have arrested one person for stealing from the local COVID-vaccination clinic, and also seized weapons from the suspect. On January 29, Squamish RCMP received a report from Sea to Sky Hotel staff regarding a theft that has occurred in a the vaccination clinic room.
After quick alert by the hotel staff, Squamish RCMP officers were able to arrest the person who had allegedly broken into the room and stole under $5,000 worth of items.
Police didn’t specify which items were stolen.
Officers also found a loaded M&P .45 gun, and a large amount of shotgun ammunition inside the suspect’s vehicle, which have been seized by the police. The person could not produce a firearms licence, police say.
On January 29, Squamish RCMP also responded to a break-and-enter in the 1000 block of Enterprise Place. Squamish RCMP say personal documents were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to call the Squamish RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Good police work and cudo’s to the Hotel staff.