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VOL. 100 NO. 72
Assault victim in critical condition AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter A 40-year-old Quesnel man remains in critical condition at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (Prince George) after an assault Saturday in Quesnel. At approximately 9:30 p.m. May 3, a 911 call was received from a residence located in the 600 block of Elm Street, requesting B.C. Ambulance services for a male who had sustained life threatening injuries as a result of a serious assault. RCMP and B.C. Ambulance attended and the 40-year-old male was transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospital where he was treated for life threatening injuries before being transferred to University Hospital of Northern British Columbia in Prince George where he remains in critical condition. This aggravated assault is currently under investigation by the RCMP North District Major Crime Unit and the Quesnel RCMP General Investigation Section. Investigation has determined that this was a targeted attack and it is believed the victim knew his assailants. Anyone with any information regarding this assault contact the RCMP immediately, 250-9929211. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-8477.
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Thefts
After a series of thefts from vehicles, RCMP are reminding residents to prevent property crime by locking doors and securing valuables out of sight. Thieves traditionally target vehicles that have been left unlocked and with valuables in plain sight. This is an attractive combination for property criminals who see it as an easy target and an open invitation. “An unlocked door is an easy target for criminals. The vast majority of theft that occurs from vehicles involves unlocked doors,” Media Relations Officer for the Quesnel RCMP Cst. Krista Vrolyk said. “It is very rare for us to see a theft from vehicle in which a window is smashed. The increased risk of being detected as well as the effort involved in smashing a window is something that we don’t often see. More often than not, criminals will move on to the next unlocked vehicle rather than spend the effort required for a locked vehicle.” The act of locking doors and removing valuables from sight can significantly reduce your chances of being victimized. Unlocked vehicles are a haven for property thieves who have stolen electronic equipment and other personal items from unlocked vehicles in the last month.
Going to Penticton Local performers, selected to attend the BC Festival of the Performing Arts in Penticton, June 3 – 7; back row, left to right: Lee Verge – speech; Sarah Armstrong – dance; Sam Samiet – dance; Tea Mamic – dance; Shaymus Christy – piano; middle row, left to right: Erin Sutton – vocal; Jenaya Barker – musical theatre; Alexis Verge – vocal; Ali Cervienka – dance; Sophia Traber – vocal; Bev Haluschak – choral; front row, left to right: Brenna Paulsen – musical theatre; Jorja Salmons – dance; Brianna Godsoe – dance; Emily Eggert Botkin – piano; Nalyssa Runge – speech; Sydney Williams – speech.
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