Most weeks, Crime Watch will collect what police have actually put on the public record. This month, official notices from Comox Valley RCMP include an investigation into dangerous e-bike and e-scooter riding in Courtenay, and a wanted-person appeal.
We are not filling the gaps with rumour, social-media posts or unnamed tips. If a fact is not in a public release or on an official agency page, it is not in this roundup.
E-bikes, e-scooters and a night of arrests in Courtenay
On October 13, Comox Valley RCMP said they were continuing an investigation into a series of incidents involving youths operating high-powered electric motorcycles and scooters dangerously on Courtenay roads, fleeing from police, and allegedly engaging in other disruptive and criminal behaviour. On the evening of September 25, police received reports of riders performing stunts near Highway 19A and Dingwall Road, and a report that an object had been thrown at a passing vehicle, causing damage. Officers located two riders who fled; police said they did not initiate a pursuit, later identified and arrested the riders, issued multiple violation tickets, and seized an electric dirt bike and a scooter.
While that investigation was underway, police observed three additional riders in the parking lot of the Comox Valley RCMP detachment who appeared to be performing stunts and attempting to provoke a pursuit. Police said members of the group allegedly attempted to enter parked police vehicles. Officers again avoided a vehicle pursuit, arrested one youth, seized an electric scooter, and issued violation tickets. Constable Monika Terragni, a media relations officer for the detachment, said officers relied on patience, coordination and follow-up investigation rather than being drawn into a dangerous pursuit. Police asked anyone who witnesses dangerous or unlawful behaviour involving these vehicles to report it, and reminded parents and guardians that electric dirt bikes and scooters are subject to provincial laws.
A wanted-person appeal
On November 5, Comox Valley RCMP said Joshua Babcock, 50, is wanted on a charge of alleged voyeurism. Police described him as having brown hair and blue eyes, and as being about 6 feet 2 inches tall and 267 pounds, although his weight is known to fluctuate. He is believed to be in Kamloops but may have travelled elsewhere in the province. Anyone with information is asked to call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321, or their local police service.
How to reach Comox Valley RCMP
- In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
- Comox Valley RCMP non-emergency, as published with official releases: 250-338-1321.
Sources: Comox Valley RCMP, Oct. 13, 2026; Comox Valley RCMP, Nov. 5, 2026.
