Tidy thief breaks into Old Salmo Mill
By Nelson Daily Staff
Salmo RCMP received a report of a rather tidy thief Sunday at the Old Salmo Mill on Airport Road.
This was the second break-and-enter in recent days.
The thief gained entry through one of the main buildings by going through an exterior wall made of plywood.
For unknown reasons suspect(s) actually swept up after leaving.
At this point it is unsure if anything was stolen but a brown jacket was left at scene and can be viewed at the Salmo RCMP detachment.
Anyone with information on this break in or who may have had a similar coat to the one police seized, please contact the Salmo RCMP at 250-357-2212.
Man charged with theft and mischief
On approximately Saturday, May 26 a 29-year-old male entered the fenced compound at the Old Salmo Mill in the 1600 block of Airport road in Salmo and caused damage to a trailer on the property and stole a generator.
Police identified the suspect and on Friday, June 1 a male was charged with one count of Mischief for the damage and one count of Theft for stealing the generator.
A Judicial Judge released the male on very strict conditions along with a $1000 no cash surety.
Late night disturbance
On Saturday, May 26 at 2 a.m. Salmo RCMP were investigating a disturbance on Railway Ave and located an abandoned all-terrain cycle on the road which was subsequently towed.
A search of the area located an intoxicated 33-year-old female who was arrested without incident.
During the transport of the suspect a 28-year-old male was located that is associated to the female.
He had been pushing a small motorbike on Highway 3 near Salmo and had also consumed alcohol.
Both individuals were provided a ride home but a ticket for no insurance was issued at a cost is $598.
Police are reminding citizens to secure a safe ride home if alcohol is being consumed.
