A rash of property crime is tying up investigators and becoming a concern for Mounties.
The rate of car thefts, residential break and enters, breaking into vehicles and the like has spiked in the past few days.
"Some you can link by area, and chances are that is the same person or persons but because it is so scattered we have to remind everyone to be vigilant, don't leave any temptations visible in your vehicle, and make sure your home and vehicle are well secured," said Prince George RCMP spokesman Cpl. Craig Douglass.
The highlights from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning include...
- Attempted Thefts of Vehicles - Two vehicles had windows smashed in a parking lot on the 600 block of Quebec Street. The ignition systems were damaged in both vehicles, a 1993 Dodge pickup and 1991 GMC pickup.
- Theft From Vehicle - A 2009 Ford pickup parked on the 5900 block of Rideau Drive was broken into. Stolen was an iPod.
- Break and Enter - A residence in the 3500 block of Westwood Drive was broken into. Entrance was gained via a window. Taken was a 40-inch flat screen TV and two Toshiba lap top computers. The suspect or suspects also plugged a drain in the laundry room sink and left the water running. The pet dog was locked in a bathroom.
- Theft of Vehicle - A white Ford F-350 pickup bearing B.C. license plate BW3076 was stolen from a driveway of a residence on Purdue Road East in Prince George. The truck had a large red slip tank and an aluminum headache rack.
- Theft From Vehicle - A Chrysler Sebring was broken into on the 5600 block of Kovachich Road in Prince George. A paintball gun and "knife roll" containing four chef knives was stolen.
- Theft of Vehicle - An unlicensed dark purple 1988 GMC pickup truck was stolen from the 800 block of 4th Avenue. Evidence of a broken window and damaged ignition was left at the scene.
- Theft From Vehicle - An Acura CSX had it's passenger side window smashed while parked in a driveway on the 5600 block of Trent Drive. An iPod was stolen.
- Theft From Vehicle - A Ford Explorer was broken into while parked in the driveway on the 700 block of Faulkner Crescent in Prince George. A car stereo and a small barbecue were taken.
- Theft of Trailer - A black flat-deck trailer was stolen from the Ritchie Brothers yard on Highway 16 East of Prince George. The trailer's license plate was located nearby.
- Attempted Theft of Vehicle - A person or persons attempted to steal a 1995 Chevrolet pickup located in a locked compound in the 5400 block of Hartway Drive in Prince George. Extensive damage was done to the ignition and dash.
- Break and Enter - A residence in the 2900 block of Clapperton Street was broken into. Entrance was gained via a window.
- Theft From Vehicle - A 1994 GMC pickup was broken into while parked in the driveway of a residence in the 2000 block of Bittner Road West in Prince George. A car stereo face plate and two speakers were stolen.
- Theft From Vehicle - A 1998 Toyota Corolla was broken into while parked in the driveway of a residence in the 2900 block of Eton Avenue in Prince George. Clothing, an iPod with accessories, soccer gear and sunglasses were stolen.
If you have any information about any of these criminal offenses, please contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca, or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES using keyword "pgtips".
