RCMP in north-central B.C. are looking for one or several suspects in a break-and-enter on two different occasions, which they believe may be related.
The Lakes District Maintenance yard near Valemount reported the incident Saturday night (Aug. 8).
The suspect(s) forcefully opened the front gate and tried to steal fuel.
A utility trailer was also broken into and over $5,000 in power and gas tools were stolen, including a jackhammer and a quick-cut circular saw.
Security footage of incident RCMP believe is related to recent break and enters. (via Valemount RCMP)
On Tuesday morning (Aug. 11), Valemount RCMP were called to the Car Wash Depot on Ash Street where they discovered that an individual attempted to drill out the locked cash boxes on site.
"There have been a number of reported break and enters in the community that have occurred during and after business hours. Police are asking for the communities help in preventing any future incidents," says Cst. Robert Riemer.
Anyone with more information is asked to call the Valemount RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
- with files from Amandalina Letterio, Castanet
Vehicle RCMP believe is involved in recent break and enters in Valemount (via Valemount RCMP)
