COUNCIL

DISTRICT OF METCHOSIN ————fep-2-t+41993-—

February 9, 1994

City of Port Coquitlam
2580 Shaughnessy

Port Coquitlam, B.C.
V3C 2A8

Dear Sirs:
Re: Young Offenders Act

The Council of the District of Metchosin, in support of the Colwood Detachment of the Royal Canadian
Mounted police, recently passed the following resolution:

"Whereas the B.C.A.C.P. Auto Theft Study (Whistler meeting, 9 September, 1993)
revealed that 95% of vehicles stolen were recovered, and 90% were damaged, with joy-riding as
the prime motive;

And whereas most auto thieves are teenagers, 65% are multiple offenders, and half of
them state that they come from comfortable to well-off home environments and they generally get
along with their parents and like living at home;

And whereas 0% do it for fun, 73% to steal parts or goods for themselves and 48% do
it to show off;

And whereas offenders are knowledgeable of police investigative techniques, they know
that stealing cars is easy, and no real punishment is given to them;

And whereas police feel sentencing is ineffective and the Charter has hampered police
investigative efforts;

Resolved that the District of Metchosin urgently request the federal government to amend
the Young Offenders Act to
1, provide sanctions for stealing cars sufficient to deter potential offenders;

2. assist police in preventing this crime; and
3. make young offenders accountable for their actions, including restitution of costs of
repairs."

We are seeking your support in requesting these essential amendmen: to the Young Offenders Act.

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