A man was arrested by Whistler police last week after he reportedly followed a woman home and tried to force his way into her residence, according to a release.
Mounties were called to the Eagle Drive home at approximately 2 a.m. last Wednesday, Nov. 27 after the woman was allegedly followed by a man she met earlier at a local nightclub, the RCMP said. The man also allegedly tried to enter the residence, which prompted the call to police.
Officers attended and arrested the suspect. He was released once sober. However, the matter remains under investigation, police said.
Search continues for missing Calgary man after burnt-out vehicle found near Pemberton
The search continues for a missing Calgary man whose burnt-out vehicle was discovered near a backcountry hut outside of Pemberton last month, police said.
At about 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, Pemberton RCMP was informed of the abandoned, charred pickup truck found at the trailhead near the Brian Waddington Hut. Police now say the vehicle may belong to 26-year-old Calgary man Marshal Iwaasa, who was last seen by family in Lethbridge, Alta. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Iwaasa told family he was returning to Calgary, however, he has not been seen or heard from since. He was reported missing on Monday, Nov. 25 after family were notified of the recovered vehicle.
James Starke, writing on the South Coast Touring Facebook group, said the truck "smelt very fresh" when he discovered it with a group of friends alongside "possessions thrown all over the area," including two passports, three smashed cellphones, a destroyed laptop, ID cards, toiletry bags and clothing.
"It felt like a crime scene and had a very eerie feeling," he wrote.
Speaking to CTV News Calgary this week, Iwaasa's sister, Paige Fogen, said although her brother enjoyed hiking and the outdoors, it would be "weird" if he went on a hiking trip to B.C. without telling anyone.
"This is out of character for him," she said. "It's been a really difficult time for the whole family."
Iwaasa is described as 5-11 (183 centimetres) tall, approximately 170 pounds (77 kilograms), with brown eyes, shoulder-length brown hair, usually tied back, and a moustache. When last seen, he was a wearing a green hoodie, a grey toque, red high-top shoes and black pants.
Anyone with information about Iwaasa's disappearance, or his movements any time after Sunday, Nov. 17, is asked to contact the Pemberton RCMP at 604-894-6634 or the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can be sent to Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at solvecrime.ca.
Police searching for suspect in Village Stroll break-in
Whistler RCMP is on the lookout for a man suspected of breaking into a village store last week, police said.
At about 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, police responded to a break-and-enter to a business on the Village Stroll. Police said the suspect smashed a display case, making out "with a quantity of merchandise," according to a release.
The man is described as between 5-7 (170 centimetres) and 5-9 (175 cm), and was wearing white shoes, a blue jacket, grey sweats and a large green backpack at the time.
Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact Whistler RCMP at 604-932-3044, or Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.
Whistler man arrested for alleged assault from September
A Whistler man is facing possible charges after he was arrested last week over an assault that reportedly took place two months prior.
On Monday, Nov. 25, Whistler RCMP received a report of an assault that allegedly occurred during an argument with the man's partner in September, police said.
The 27-year-old suspect was arrested for assault and later released with a future court date, police said.
