The Prince George RCMP are warning the public about an increase in Break and Enters across the city.
Police have received 54 such reports this month. While that number is down from 74 over the same time last year, it’s still high enough to cause concern for police.
An RCMP media release indicates most are taking place in the core of the city, but the Hart and College Heights “are seeing their share as well.”
Rural areas have also been hit in Hixon, Giscome, Willow River and Salmon Valley, with homes being targeted in the day while people are at work. Business are often broken into at night.
“Thieves have been cutting through chain link fences and have also been targeting ‘C-Can’ storage containers” says Cpl. Craig Douglass, spokesperson for the Prince George RCMP. “They have been kicking in doors and taking advantage of garages left open, leading us to remind the public to take extra precautions to protect your property.”
Police believe it is likely a small group or groups that is responsible for the rash. Officers are asking people to be aware that these thieves would be trying to sell their stolen property such as bicycles, tablets, TV’s and computers.
The RCMP is recommending engraving your driver’s license on your valuables, taking pictures of property, getting to know your neighbours and locking doors and windows when you exit the house.
Cpl. Craig Douglass provided the following recent examples;
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A 2013 Suzuki DR-Z 125cc dirt bike was stolen from a garage in Willow River, BC sometime between Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17th.
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On Sunday June 19th at approximately 3:00 PM, a male suspect wearing a red bicycle helmet and pants with a red stripe, broke into a residence on the 2200 block of Oak Street. A Samsung tablet, Sony camera, Kenneth Cole watch, Roots backpack and a red Lifesaver battery pack were taken.
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On Monday June 20th between 3:00 and 5:00 AM, an unknown person or persons stole 30 red seat cushions and an outdoor couch from an enclosed restaurant patio near the corner of Highway 16 and Ferry Avenue. Total loss estimated at $1000.
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