AlertsBurnaby, BC
Hundreds of Bronze Grave Vases Stolen From Burnaby Cemeteries, RCMP Say
Burnaby RCMP believe several hundred bronze vases have been stolen from local gravesites over several months and have set up a dedicated tip line.
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AlertsVancouver, BCWarning in effect
Vancouver seniors lose cash and gold to bus stop 'blessing scams'
Vancouver police are investigating a possible link between two 'blessing scams' in which women aged 81 and 79 were approached at bus stops and lost cash and jewelry.
AlertsHouston, BCMissing
Houston, BC woman missing 7 years: RCMP, family renew plea for Laureen Fabian
Houston RCMP and the family of Laureen Fabian, last seen leaving her Houston, BC home for a walk on Oct. 28, 2019, are renewing their appeal for information.
AlertsVancouver, BCMissing
Missing: Vancouver Man, 59, With Dementia Left Care Home Near West 57th Avenue
Vancouver police are asking for help finding Maung Maung, 59, who has dementia and speaks limited English. He left his care home on Sunday, October 25.
AlertsNorth Cowichan, BC
Maple Bay Serious Assault: North Cowichan RCMP Seek Witnesses and Dashcam Video
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are seeking witnesses and CCTV or dash camera footage after a serious assault near Donnay Drive and Adams Road in Maple Bay on October 26.
NewsNanaimo, BC
Nanaimo: Man Charged With Dangerous Driving Causing Death of Pedestrian
Nanaimo RCMP say Wael Hmaied has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after Mahadi Redwan was struck and killed on Island Highway North in 2025.
AlertsHope, BC
Hope RCMP Snapshot: 262 Calls, Two Arrested, ATV Stolen 8 Years Ago Seized
Hope RCMP handled 262 calls from October 12 to 25, including a break-in probe that led to two arrests and the recovery of an ATV stolen about eight years ago.
AlertsQualicum Beach, BCMissing
Melissa Harper, 18, Missing in Qualicum Beach; RCMP Call Case Suspicious
Oceanside RCMP are asking for help finding Melissa Harper, 18, last known to be in Qualicum Beach. Police say her disappearance is suspicious.
AlertsKelowna, BCMissing
Missing Kelowna man Derick Stinson, 41: RCMP ask public for help finding him
Kelowna RCMP are asking for help locating Derick Stinson, 41, who was reported missing by family on October 26, 2026, after leaving his home.
NewsLangford, BC
Langford Motorcyclist, 55, Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Florence Lake Road
A 55-year-old man died at the scene after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash near Florence Lake Road and Setchfield Avenue in Langford on October 22, West Shore RCMP said.
AlertsUcluelet, BCMissing
Ucluelet RCMP Renew Appeal for Missing Man Morgan Drew, Car Found at Trailhead
Ucluelet RCMP are again asking for help to find Morgan Drew, reported missing from Campbell River on Sept. 29, 2025. His car was found at the Lost Shoe Trail trailhead.
NewsCoquitlam, BC
Coquitlam RCMP Arrest 31, Recover $6,190 in Stolen Goods During Retail Theft Blitz
Coquitlam RCMP say a four-day retail theft operation in September led to 31 arrests, 34 charge recommendations and $6,190 in recovered property.
AlertsRichmond, BCWarning in effect
Richmond RCMP Warn of Envelope Scam After Online Sellers Lose Over $22,000
Richmond RCMP say sellers of luxury watches and collectibles were handed envelopes of cut paper topped with a few real bills, with losses topping $22,000.
AlertsMission, BC
Mission RCMP Seize Duffel Bag Full of Prohibited Firearms in Highway Stop
Two men in their early 20s were arrested and later released after Mission RCMP found prohibited and restricted firearms in a car on Lougheed Highway, police said.
AlertsRichmond, BCMissing
Missing in Richmond: RCMP Seek Mason Essie, 14, Last Seen on River Drive
Richmond RCMP are asking for help finding Mason Essie, 14, who was reported missing on October 21 and may have travelled to Vancouver.
NewsVancouver, BC
Woman, 45, Dies After SUV Hits Her in Vancouver Crosswalk at Main and National
A 45-year-old woman died after an SUV struck her in a marked crosswalk at Main Street and National Avenue early Sunday, Vancouver police said.
AlertsVancouver, BCLocated
Vancouver Police Find Missing 73-Year-Old Man With Dementia, Reunited With Family
Vancouver police say Elmer Ocden, a 73-year-old man with dementia who was reported missing, has been found and reunited with his family.
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