A 28-year-old Campbell River man was arrested for mischief early Feb. 24.
The RCMP said that at about 3:30 a.m., a general duty officer on proactive patrol in Campbell River saw a man acting erratically while attempting to make his way home from the downtown core.
“As a result of the interaction with the individual, police also noted damage to vehicles in the area,” the RCMP said. “Further investigation indicated that the man had damaged the vehicles and he was arrested for mischief.”
Police said the man was later released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
The City of Campbell River said it is aware of the incident and that some local businesses were damaged and vandalized.
In a statement, Mayor Kermit Dahl and council acknowledged the impact on small, family-run businesses.
“The city continues to work closely with the RCMP and the investigation is ongoing. No further details will be provided by the city at this time,” the statement said.
The statement said council remains focused on addressing downtown safety challenges and supporting local businesses.
More details are expected as the investigation continues.
