Image: Downtown Chilliwack / Facebook / An individual caught on video destroying lights in downtown Chilliwack.

By Alyssa Conti

SLASHING HOLIDAY SPIRITS

Chilliwack nonprofit seeks help after group destroys multiple lighting decor downtown

Dec 21, 2025 | 8:33 AM

CHILLIWACK — A local business group is asking for the public’s help in identifying a small group of people who dimmed some lights in the downtown core.

At 3:20 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, video from the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association shows five individuals walking along Wellington Avenue and Mill Street.

One suspect – with red face-framing hair streaks and wearing a blue hoodie – appeared to be taking a knife towards the Christmas lighting sources and slashing them.

“A lot of time, energy and merchant-sponsored funds goes into making our downtown amazing for the holiday season,” said Downtown Chilliwack. “It only takes one group of individuals to destroy that vision.”

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Anyone with information about the individuals is asked to message Downtown Chilliwack’s Facebook page or email info@downtownchilliwack.com. A police file has been started for the incident.