1,000 pounds copper stolen

Photo: Deborah Pfeiffer

Thieves stole several items from a Penticton business overnight on April 24.

According to RCMP Cpl. Jill Wrigglesworth, copper wire on a spool, weighing about 1,000 pounds, was taken using a forklift on site at Penticton Foundry Ltd.

A 1989 Chevy truck was also taken from the location.

The incident remains under investigation.

In recent days, there was also an attempted break-in at a storage shed at Skaha Lake and there was damage to outdoor toilets in the vicinity of Carmi Elementary School.

A blue and white 2008 Yamaha dirt bike was taken from Interior Power Sport on Government Street.

Thieves gained access by busing a panel in the garage door and reaching in and unlocking the door.

An additional bike, same year, same model, was stolen from a residence on Gardner Court.

A brick was also thrown through the window of a business, At The Front Door, in the 200 block of Main Street. The cash register was broken into and change taken.

As a result, talks are now underway with the Downtown Penticton Association regarding independent security.

A  fire that burned a four-door Sedan Infiniti on Max Lake Road remains under investigation. Efforts are being made to contact the owner.

RCMP also responded to a report of human remains in the Chute Lake area. The remains turned out to be from an elk. Conservation and RCMP attended.