On Jan. 24, 2013 at about 1:30 p.m., Burns Lake RCMP responded to a robbery at the Bargain Shop. A male entered the store and stole a flashlight. A store employee witnessed the theft and asked the male to give the flashlight back. When confronted about the theft in the store, the male punched a store employee in the face. Another store employee helped by pulling the male away and pushing the able outside of the store. The employee who was struck in the face received a minor injury and did not require medical attention. Police searched for the male and eventually located him on January 26. The male is known to the Burns Lake RCMP. A robbery charge has been recommended to Crown Counsel.
On Jan. 27, 2013 at about 2:46 a.m., Burns Lake RCMP responded to a firearm complaint on Uncha Road, in Southbank, B.C.
A male was reported to have discharged a firearm and while doing so, the male received serious injury to his hand. There is no indication the male was attempting to injure any person while discharging the firearm. The male was brought by ambulance to Lakes District Hospital where he was treated for his injury. The male was issued a court Appearance Notice of Burns Lake Provincial Court on March 8, 201 in regards to Careless Use of a Firearm. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the commission of the alleged offence.