Lillooet RCMP January 18 to January 31 2023, Calls for service: 92

Intoxicated in public

On January 19 at 6pm, a local hotel reported an intoxicated man sleeping on one of the lobby chairs. Police attended and located the man, who was unable to stand but did mumble he had nowhere to go. Police arrested the man and transported him to cells to sober up over night.

Suspicious circumstance

On January 20 a man called Lillooet RCMP from Aspen, Colorado, to report people living in the area of Lillooet. Police spoke with the man over the phone who reported he was an ex-con, ex-drug user and claimed that people drugged, kidnapped and abused him in California, Colorado, and New Mexico. The man also reported the people were Satan worshippers. The man was informed he must report the crimes in the jurisdiction where it occurred, and therefore should notify proper authorities in California, Colorado, and New Mexico. Lillooet RCMP had no recent reports of kidnapping, or anyone being unwillingly drugged.

Found property

On January 23, a bicycle was reported abandoned near the Lillooet dental clinic. Owner may claim with detailed description within 90 days. Please reference Lillooet RCMP file 2023-147.

Suspicious persons

On January 23 at 5pm, a complainant reported a man and woman at the rear of one of the local banks lighting a fire and possibly doing drugs. Police attended and located two known individuals, however no evidence of a fire being lit, or drugs being used. The pair were cooperative in moving along without issue.

False alarm

On January 23 at 10pm, a man reported his neighbours house alarm was going off, and the neighbour was telling him that there were two unknown people inside her house. Police attended and the woman again advised there were two people in her house and that they had been there for five days. Police searched the house but did not locate anyone. Further discussion with the woman revealed there was likely an underlying medical issue. The woman’s adult son arrived and informed police that his mother’s medication was recently altered, and believed it was causing her to hallucinate. The son was able to care for his mother and informed police they would be looking into adjusting her medication again.

Suspicious persons

On January 26 at 11am a complainant reported two people sleeping at the rear of the Old Mill Plaza on Main St. Police attended and located a man and woman sleeping under a tarp, who both stated they were from Vernon. The couple were advised there was a shelter available, and were observed leaving the area without issue.

Picture: View of RCMP vehicle and snow mountains in background.