8 home invasions in 5 months at licensed marijuana grow-ops in Abbotsford, police say

ABBOTSFORD — AbbyPD has responded to eight home invasions at licenced medical marijuana grow operations within the City of Abbotsford over the course of five months.

According to a statement released by the Abbotsford Police Department on Thursday, the incidents typically occur in the early morning hours between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.

AbbyPD said suspects arrive and depart utilizing two vehicles travelling in tandem together; some of the vehicles have been confirmed as stolen; and five to 10 suspects emerge at the locations wearing dark clothing and masks.

The statement said during each home invasion, the suspect vehicles are parked roadside, usually down the street from the identified location. The suspects enter each location on foot, armed with weapons. Personal property, cash, and marijuana plants are targeted during the break-ins.