By Mike Vanden Bosch

Suspected wanted in break and enter

Suspect sought in break and enter at hotel in Hope: RCMP

Feb 18, 2026 | 2:36 PM

HOPE — Mounties in Hope are appealing to the public for help in locating a 26-year-old man who is wanted for break and enter, assault with a weapon and theft under $5,000.

According to a statement from Upper Fraser Valley RCMP spokesperson Constable Bradley Holditch, police in Hope responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a local hotel in Hope on Monday, February 9, 2026. Mounties say two individuals allegedly entered the hotel’s office, assaulted an employee, damaged property and left with items from the hotel.

Police have identified 26-year-old Westin Ferguson and 26-year-old Jacob Sihata (pictured with this story) as suspects.

On Tuesday, February 10, Hope RCMP responded to another report of a theft at the same hotel. Investigative efforts led police to identify Jacob Sihata as the suspect.

On Friday, February 13, the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of break and enter, one count of assault with a weapon, and one count of theft under $5,000 against Westin Ferguson and Jacob Sihata.

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Westin Ferguson has been remanded in custody. An arrest warrant has been issued for Jacob Sihata who last seen in New Westminster.

Jacob Sihata is described as:

• Male
• Short black hair
• 26 years old
• 5’10 ft
• Thin build

Hope Mounties are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Sihata, who is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked not to approach him and to contact the Hope RCMP at 604‑869‑7750, or Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS).