Between Nov. 8 Dec. 7, the Lillooet-Lytton RCMP responded to 187 calls for service.
Assault
On Nov. 13, a caller in Lytton reported that her husband had assaulted her. Lytton RCMP members responded, and when they arrived were advised that there had not been any physical violence, but that there had been yelling, and alcohol was involved. There were no injuries, and the husband had left.
An RCMP member followed up and spoke with the husband when he returned. He confirmed that it was a verbal argument only. The matter was documented, and police planned to follow up with the couple.
Theft
On Nov. 16, a store manager in Lillooet reported that someone had shoplifted the day before, and had left the store with a shopping cart full of groceries without paying. They had security footage of the suspect leaving the store without paying, and an RCMP member attended and obtained the footage. RCMP have identified the suspect, and will prepare a report to crown counsel recommending a charge for theft.
Suspicious occurrence
On Nov. 20, a caller in Lytton reported an unknown male had stumbled toward her at a gas station. An RCMP member later learned who the man was and found that there was no malicious intent. When speaking with gas station staff, however, police learned that the man was intoxicated, and the matter was documented.
Theft from vehicle
On Nov. 28, a caller in Lytton reported that on Nov. 24 he had left his red Dodge Journey on the side of Highway 8 near Spences Bridge, as it had broken down. When he returned to the vehicle days later he observed that his rear passenger windows had been smashed. The front high beam light holders and their bulbs had been stolen, along with a phone charger and change holder from the console unit inside the vehicle. A police file number was provided to the owner for insurance purposes.
Vehicle vs. deer
On Nov. 30, the BC Ambulance Service advised Lillooet RCMP of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 12 near Lillooet involving a grey 2024 Chevrolet Silverado. Lillooet RCMP and Stl’atl’Imx Tribal Police members attended, and the driver said that he had swerved to avoid a deer on the road, lost control, and hit a tree. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for a check-up, and a report to ICBC was completed.
The BC Ministry of Transportation reminds drivers that mid-October to December is the annual mating time when male deer (bucks) become highly interested in female deer (does), and compete for their attention. They are more aggressive around other bucks, whom they perceive as competition, and will often challenge and fight them.
With deer highly focused on finding a mate or fleeing from a dominant male, they are less aware of their surroundings, which leads to increased deer-vehicle collisions. Deer are most active at night, when they feed, congregate, and mate; however, deer in rut may run in front of traffic at any time, without warning. Be especially alert at dawn and dusk; use your high beams at night (if safe to do so); watch for deer crossing signs; and if you see one deer, look for others, as deer seldom travel alone.
If you have information about any ongoing police files, or wish to report a crime, contact your local RCMP detachment’s non-emergency line (only dial 9-1-1 if it is an emergency or a crime is in progress). If you have information about a police file or crime and wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
