24 Jan 72 (7:30 PM)
Port Coquitlam Detachment

COUNC

_ SAN 2 41972

( RE: Council's request for breakdown of DBS December return)

Breaking € Entering:

During the period 1 Oct 71 to 15 Dec 71 215

breaking and entering: offences reported.

of this figure represents house B. and E.s

C.I.B. members ascertain there were several gangs responsible

It is estimated that 90%

for these offences; one group in particular involving 7 persons -

3 of which are juveniles. To date charges
4 adults and 3 juveniles.

have bepn laid against

(a)

Convictions have been obtained against

sentenced to twelve months def. and 18 months indefinite.

indefinte. (5 counts B.& E.)

Charges pending against the above 3 juveniles have not been

heard as yet. These involve approximately

The figure cleared otherwise (203) represents offences of house

a further 11 offences.

breaking dire charges were not laid because:

. (a) The offender is known and sufficient evidence has been
obtained but the complainant refuses to prosecute.

(b) The offender is known, has committed more than one.
offence, and it is decided that oneSthargzeFas{iserious
be laid, because no useful purpose would be served by

proceeding with the other charges.

Mrs. L. Holmgren

(13 counts B.&E.)

(b) — - sentenced to 9 months def. 12 months