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Abbotsford Police arrest 2, recover stolen property following business break and enter investigation

Sep 16, 2026 | 11:19 AM

ABBOTSFORD – Two men known to police have been charged for their alleged roles in a break and enter at a business in which roughly $20,000 worth of stolen goods and other merchandise were taken.

Abbotsford PD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker says officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a business in the 1800 block of Forge Place on August 27, 2026, at approximately 3:57 a.m. Suspects fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrived.

When police arrived at the business, responding officers determined furniture and other merchandise had been stolen. Patrol officers quickly identified the suspect vehicle and two suspects, enabling them to advance the investigation and gather evidence that resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a home in the 33700 block of Marshall Road on Friday, Sept. 11.

Sgt. Walker says the search resulted in the successful recovery of the stolen property, while the suspect vehicle was seized as offence-related property.

As a result of the investigation, 44-year-old Mario Jovic and 49-year-old Richard White, both known to police, have each been charged with break and enter. Both were arrested and remain in custody.

During the search, officers located & seized approximately $20,000 worth of suspected stolen tools. Investigators are now seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the rightful owners & are releasing photos of the recovered tools.

“This investigation highlights the diligence & proactive work of officers, whose efforts helped ID the suspects, recover the stolen property & advance charges against those responsible. Their work reflects AbbyPD’s ongoing commitment to holding offenders accountable & protecting the public from property crime.

AbbyPD reminds residents & business owners they can play an important role in enhancing community safety by participating in Project Clearview, our voluntary community camera registry program. The program helps investigators ID potential video evidence more efficiently & supports timely police response during criminal investigations.

For more info about Project Clearview, or to register your camera, visit: https://ow.ly/4wtY50ZOoFw.

Anyone who is missing similar items, or who has info that may help identify the owners, is encouraged to contact communications@abbypd.ca.