Thieves cause over $100,000 in damage to Telus communication lines in Abbotsford area: AbbyPD
ABBOTSFORD — The Abbotsford Police Department says criminal acts targeting Telus communication lines throughout the Abbotsford area have caused over $100,000 worth of damage to Telus infrastructure.
According to a statement from spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker, the AbbyPD’s Crime Reduction Unit continues to investigate what it calls an “uptick” in commercial wire thefts involving Telus utility lines in Abbotsford, resulting in over $100,000 worth of damage to Telus infrastructure. The criminal acts have subsequently interrupted critical 911 and other telecommunication services.
AbbyPD is appealing for public assistance in obtaining dash cam footage from anyone travelling in the area of the two most recent thefts under investigation, which occurred within:
• The 1000 block of McCallum Road (between McConnell Road and Vye Road) on October 17th, 2024, between 5:00 am and 7:30 am.