Fort St. John RCMP report an increase in theft from vehicles and a decrease in vehicle theft

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Fort St. John RCMP have reported an increase in theft from vehicles and a decrease in vehicle theft, according to the May 2026 Policing Report. 

During the June 22nd City of Fort St. John regular council meeting, the detachment’s acting officer in charge, Jamie Moffat, said theft from vehicles went from five to 16 reports while vehicle theft reports dipped to two in May, compared to 11 in April. 

The report said the police received a total of 1,074 calls for service, 841 in the City of Fort St. John and 212 in the surrounding areas. 

“This is up from 1064 calls for service when compared to the same period in 2025, or an increase of approximately .94 per cent,” Moffat noted.  

This month, there was continued emphasis on proactive RCMP enforcement. 

The RCMP’s impaired driving investigation increased from 25 to 30, which the report said reflected the RCMP’s ongoing enforcement efforts to identify and remove impaired drivers successfully. 

Moffat said, “Drug possession and trafficking investigations rose from two to six in May, demonstrating increased attention to drug-related activity and a continued focus on disrupting these offences.”

In addition to this, mental health apprehensions increased from 12 calls to 19 calls. 

The report also highlighted HealthIM’s arrival in the city in June. This is a digital public safety system, which will improve officer response to people in crisis, particularly in mental health and addiction situations. 

“It provides a rapid risk screening tool for police officers to ensure safety and connect individuals to the care they need,” she added. 

The tool, she said, has been implemented across various municipalities and RCMP detachments in British Columbia to enhance coordination with healthcare partners and improve public safety. 

She noted: “The members are looking forward to having this tool on hand.” 

To read the full report, see below.