Chilliwack RCMP report uptick in residential break and enters across the city

Four days later on Thursday, April 30, an unsecured garage fob was used to access a home on Swanson Street, located southwest of Vedder Road and Stevenson Road in Sardis. Two vehicles, their keys, and a wallet were stolen. Corporal Kiener says one vehicle was quickly recovered a short distance away. GPS tracking from a separate theft from vehicle report later led police to the second stolen vehicle. The vehicle was unoccupied and seized by police for further forensic examination.

That same day (Thursday), a homeowner returned to their Armitage Street residence (near Broadway and First Avenue) to find two dogs stolen from inside the home. As officers were on scene investigating, the woman believed to be responsible returned to the area and fled upon seeing police. The woman, well known to police, was arrested and will appear in court. Both dogs were later recovered unharmed from a property associated to the woman and have been reunited with their owners.

Also on April 30, a home believed to be left unlocked on Victoria Avenue was entered. Electronics and a wallet were stolen.

Over the weekend, an unlocked vehicle was accessed on Fern Street (near Sardis Secondary), allowing entry into the residence using a garage opener. Numerous electronics were stolen. GPS tracking led officers to recover most of the items nearby which had been discarded by the suspects. The items were returned to the owner.

On Sunday, May 3, an unlocked vehicle on Midtown Way was used to access a residence. Tools, electronics, and personal items were stolen.

For the week of Apr. 27-May 3, police recorded the following:

Total calls for service: 877
Property Crimes: 130
Crimes against persons: 67
Mental Health Calls: 39
Impaired Driving: 5
Missing Persons: 11

by Mike Vanden Bosch

Chilliwack RCMP report uptick in residential break and enters across the city

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