The Nelson Police Department is urging parents to be on alert after responding to several calls last week involving groups of teenagers.
According to the department’s March 2–8 weekly report, the calls ranged from spray-painting buildings to breaking into construction sites, trying car doors at night, and stealing from vehicles.
Witnesses and CCTV footage confirmed that the offenders are teenagers. It is unknown if the incidents are related or if multiple groups of individuals are involved.
Police say two of the youths involved have been identified, and follow-up actions have been taken to address their behaviour.
“While we like seeing youth taking time away from their phones, crime is not the right hobby to take up,” says Special Constable Edwards.
“These types of calls take up police time and cause damage to members of the community. We don’t want to be charging youth offenders, but the behaviour is unacceptable.”
Police are asking community members, and parents in particular, to be on the lookout for these types of incidents.
To report mischief, call the non-emergency police line at 250-354-3919.
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