Image: Abbotsford Police Department / The Abbotsford Police Department said Tuesday it has opened a satellite office at Highstreet shopping mall on Mount Lehman Road. While the satellite office won't be able to accept police reports nor will it be staffed 24/7, the police department still sees a way to connect with patrons and shoppers there through pop-up community events.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Abby PD opens office at Highstreet mall

Abbotsford Police Department opens satellite office at Highstreet shopping mall

May 30, 2023 | 4:36 PM

ABBOTSFORD — While it won’t be open 24 hours a day nor will it be equipped to take police reports in person, the Abbotsford Police Department was still optimistic Tuesday (May 30) in announcing that its new satellite police office will be located at Highstreet Shopping Centre on Mount Lehman Road.

“This location will provide our frontline officers a platform to connect with our community in the west Abbotsford region,” Sgt. Paul Walker said in a statement. “Throughout the summer, AbbyPD will be hosting our community pop-up events at our Highstreet location for a chance to connect in person with our community. These events offer set days and times where the public can meet the police and discuss various community topics and concerns that are important to them.”

Abbotsford residents wishing to make a police report are asked to proceed to the police department’s online reporting for non-emergency crimes, or by calling its non-emergency number at 604-859-5225. All crimes in progress are to be reported by calling 9-1-1.

“At Primaris REIT, our parent company, we proudly embrace our role in shaping and supporting our communities. Our team at Highstreet Shopping Centre looks forward to supporting the Abbotsford Police Department in their effort to making Abbotsford a safe place for everyone,” said Lee Quesnelle, property manager for Highstreet Shopping Centre.

“I am pleased to open our West Abbotsford [AbbyPD] satellite office. I know this office location will help further develop community connections and support increased public engagement with AbbyPD officers. We look forward to hosting community pop-up events at this location and increasing AbbyPD’s presence in the west Abbotsford region in support of Abbotsford becoming the safest city in B.C. I want to thank the Highstreet Shopping Centre for their collaborative approach to supporting public safety,” said Deputy Chief Dan Culbertson.

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