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Smithers, B.C.
2025-04-04 14:44 PDT
File # 2025-982
Police are investigating a break-in at Red Apple following an alarm activation Tuesday morning.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that the south entrance door had been smashed. A search of the premises was conducted, and no one was located inside.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to identify the person or people responsible.
This incident serves as an important reminder of how valuable alarm systems and proper security measures are in helping deter crime and support police response, said Sergeant Ryan Law, of the Smithers RCMP. Alarms can result in faster police attendance, and surveillance footage often provides critical evidence added Sgt. Ryan Law.
This incident serves as an important reminder of how valuable alarm systems and proper security measures are in helping deter crime and support police response,
Alarms can result in faster police attendance, and surveillance footage often provides critical evidence
Police officers in the Smithers Detachment are trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), an approach that uses design and property layout to reduce opportunities for crime. CPTED principles include improving lighting, increasing visibility, and managing access to buildings and property. Business owners interested in learning more about how to make their properties less vulnerable are encouraged to reach out to the detachment.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Smithers RCMP at (250) 847-3233
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