October 4th – October 10th, 2026
During the reporting period of October 4th to October 10th, 2026, the Nelson Police Department responded to 133 calls for service throughout the City of Nelson.
POLICE SEEK INFORMATION AFTER 200 LBS OF COPPER STOLEN.
On October 5, 2026, the Nelson Police Department received a report of a theft from a property. The caller reported that approximately 200 lbs. of scrap copper piping had been stolen from an unattached shed. The stolen copper is estimated to be valued at $1,000 or more.
The caller believed the theft had likely occurred over the preceding weekend. Because the incident was reported after a delay, investigative opportunities were limited. Officers searched the surrounding area, including a nearby abandoned encampment, but the stolen copper was not located.
On October 9, police received a second report from the same location after a shed was found rummaged through with its padlock smashed. Although several items had been displaced, the caller was unsure whether anything else had been stolen.
Police are investigating whether the two incidents may be connected and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone who has information about either incident is asked to contact the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919.
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS FROM THE NELSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
As winter and freezing temperatures quick approach, the Nelson Police Department would like to remind all drivers that approved winter tires have been required on roads since October 1, 2026. These tires are required to have a MINIMUM tread depth of at least 3.5mm, failing to equip your vehicle with proper tires may result in fines.