8 - North Shere News — Sunday, January 16, 2000 THE following is a list of recent North Vancouver RCMP reports: January + 1. Montroyal Bivd. At Ranger Avenue Lost cel} phone. A black Nokia cell phone was lost at this intersection. If Jocated, please contact police. Const. Peter Kennedy, B-2000-424. January 5 2. 4000-bik. Prospect Road Attempted break, enter and theft. Alarm set off at res- idence. Police attended znd located a small piece of glass missing from window. Entry not gained. Nothing stolen. Const. Annie Joyal, B-2000- 434. 3. 1100-bik. Marine Drive Theft of tires from vehicle. Four tires stolen from display vehicle at dealership. Tires val- ued at $3,200. Police contin- ue to investigate. Const. Owen Rusticus, C-2000-438. January 7 4. 1200-bik. Emery Place Theft from vehicle. A hub- cap was stolen off a 1997 Nissan Altima. Const. Donna Munro, D-2000-688. 5. 100-bik. East 3rd Street Found cell phone. An Audiovox brand cell phone was found. Contact Const. Shannon Muir, Lower Lonsdale Community Policing Centre, 2060-672. 6. 300-bik. East Osborne Road Attempted break and - enter. Rear balcony window of residence broken with an axe in attempt to gain entry to house. Entry not gained. Damage to window was $800. -Suspects unknown. Const. Ronde Hilliard-Martin, D- . ‘THE Nerth Vancouver - __.RCMP offer the follow- - ing information to familiarize readers with 2000-679. 7. 1600-bik. Avenue Attempted break and enter, Suspects gained entry into an apartment and cut phone cord. Nothing stolen. Police continue to investigate. Const. Jen Lyons, C-2000- 00. Eastern 8. 100-bik. East 19th Street Break, enter and theft to residence. Suspects broke through door of apartment if the s the components of van- _ dalism and to provide some ideas for preven- tion. 08 OR REFUSAL CHARGE? You only have Tdays. "Did you know that you automatically receive a 90 day : prohibition from driving for being picked up on 08 or ~ Refusat charges, whether or not you have been convicted. ‘ You only have 7 days from the date that you are -stepped by the Police to appeal your 90 day automatic * driving prohibition. 4 You have the right to an experienced lawyer. One who can advise you of your optidns... Point out t#e potential problems... Help you deal with the significant penalties... ~ PHONE FOR A FREE CONSULTATION IMMEDIATELY. -ARDAGH HUNTER _. TURNER 986-4366 __ AFTER HOURS 926-3181 (criminal matters only) 4300-1401. LONSDALE AvE. NorTH VAN s+ 2 = Bamail: harryh@ahtlaw.com ; and stole a VCR, and two Canon cameras. —- Value $3,000. Police continue to investigate. Const. Deri Kinsey, C-2000-703. 9. 1100-bIk. Avenue Mischief. Approximately 20 pieces of wood of a fence kicked our by youths walking by. Damage estimated at $200. Const. — Claude Ouellett, C-2000-712. Parkgate January 8 lution to the prob Vandalism is the deliberate destruction or defacement of property, both public and pri- ua! Cas Ramtoms Beagh) 10. St. Patrick Avenue/St. Davids Avenue Stolen licence plates. Both front and rear licence plates stolen from a 1998 Ford Explorer at residence. Const. Caroline Aube, A- 2000-784. 11. 100-bik. East 2nd Street Found property. A pair of Kneiss] skis and poles were found. To claim contact Const. Caroline Stewart, A- 2000-756. Schools, private homes, cars, parks, public buildings and transport are all targets of wanton and senseless vandal- Se ont 12. 900-dik. Broadview Drive Break, enter and theft to school. Suspects pried locked chain off inner courtyard of complex and then smashed window to gain entry. Once inside they stole tvo comput- ers valued at $2,500. Police continue to investigate. Const. Raina Lee, C-2000- 35. 13, 700-bik. St. Avenue Denis lem of vandal ism. Be part of a concerned community: your community. Talk with neighbours, friends and police to determine We love you, please, come home. if you have seen Terry, or know of his whereabouts, please cail: 298-5315 or 926-1274 “police. Attempted break and enter. Suspects attempted entry into a residence by kicking in wooden gate that leads to side entrance of house. No entry gained. Damage ¢stimated at $35. Const. Bert Ferreira, A- 2000-773. If yeu have information about an incident listed above - in the crime statistics please contact the North Vancouver — RCMP at 985-1311 or Crime ~ Stoppers at 669-TIPPS (8477). ism the extent of the problem in. your neighbourhood. *.”: Participate in a community approach to vandalism preven- tion. 7 ‘ The vandal, generally in his - teens, is often frustrated by. his: environment for reasons not ., clearly understood. It is.a fact however that children who are taught the right. attitudes sel- 5)... dom vandalize. Teach. your” children respect for the proper-. > ~ ty of others. Encourage schools to par: ticipate in anti-vandalism pro- jects. Offer your! time to aid organizations which heip young people, Aid in restitu- tion of “community work” roprams. P Vandalism is a difficult and complex problem. However, . - by reducing the opportunity ~ for the vandal to strike we may.” - be able to reduce the incidence © of vandalism. S Use adequate lighting. Use~ unbreakable fixtures and glass. ~ Put away, and lock up all tools, machinery and lawn furniture. Make sure your hotne looks occupied at all times. When | ~ you. are away, utilize timing devices to turn on lights and a ~ tadio, Have your neighbours’. collect mail'and papers, Always ©: .keep exterior and garage doors shut and locked. Join a neigl:- bourhood block . watch pro- gram. Report all damage to the Organize a group of con- cerned people which . could include victims of vandalism, school board members’ and principals. Schools as primary ~ targets for vandals, are good + places to begin programs.