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Nanaimo experiencing spike in break and enters

Nanaimo

2024-01-12 10:26 PST

File # 2024-811

The Nanaimo RCMP is advising the public of a recent spike in break and enters to commercial properties. from January 1, 2024, to January 8, 2024, twenty-five break and enters have been reported as compared to eight during the same time in 2023. Of note, there have been no reported residential break ins in 2024. The following provides a caption for some of these incidents:

January 1st

400 block of Campbell St- Two construction sites were entered unlawfully. Police were alerted and attended before the individuals could make off with power tools

January 2nd

Coast Distributors in Lantzville: Chain link fence surrounding their property was cut. Shovels and brooms were taken
6300 Dover Road- daycare broken into. Front door smashed, offices rifled through and two computers taken
3653 Shenton Road-Chain link fence cut. Two storage units broken into and power tools taken

January 4, 2024

Harewood Turf Project 798 Howard Ave; Main gate broken. Single plane rotary laser, assorted Milwaukee tools and survey tripods taken
700 block Poplar St: underground parking lot broken into, two bikes stolen
500 block of Stewart Ave- underground parking lot broken into, bikes stolen
3400 Shenton Road: fenced compound broken into. Locks removed from compound and two vehicles stolen (later recovered)

January 6, 2024

4900 Songbird Place: Construction site. Security alerted police and two individuals were found on site. Tools recovered stashed. No charges
School District 68 Wakesiah Ave- chain link fence cut, power tools taken

The following tips are provided to assist with security and safety of your property

Try to ensure that all valuable are identified with a unique number or word so that they are easily identified if stolen
Businesses with compounds should if possible, have motion detection alarms or security in place
If anyone is seen in or near a fenced compound or construction area after hours, report it immediately to the police.

If anyone has information on individuals committing break and enters in our community, call the Nanaimo RMCP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.

Released by:

R/Cst Gary O'Brien
Media Relations Officer
Nanaimo RCMP
303 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N3
Office: 250-734-5445
Cell: 250-713-0701

Email: gary.obrien@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: nanaimo.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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