Briefs from the Squamish RCMP:
Squamish RCMP are looking for information regarding the theft of a solar-powered sign from Hwy 99 on Jan. 16. Cpl. Dave Ritchie of the local detachment said sometime between midnight and 4 a.m. a large sign, which gives motorists information about construction delays, was hauled away from its location near Alice Lake.
"That would have required a heavy truck and knowledge of how to disassemble the mechanics," he said. "The sign weighs about 5,000 pounds and is usually transported on a two-wheeled trailer."
On Wednesday (Jan.18) Ritchie reported the sign had been located by RCMP, and it had been disassembled somewhat and was missing its solar panels.
Laptop stolen in B&E
A laptop was apparently the only item stolen when someone broken into the Sea to Sky Community Services building sometime on Friday evening (Jan. 13).
Ritchie said police believe the thieves gained entry to the building via the roof.
Drug bust nets packaged pot
Squamish RCMP raided a residence in the 38000 block of Fourth Avenue on Jan. 11, netting "a significant quantity of packaged marijuana" and related equipment used in trafficking drugs.
A 41-year-old male and a 32-year-old female from Squamish were arrested.
Three children living in the residence were removed and Ministry of Children and Family Services were contacted.
