Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / PML / Chilliwack RCMP announced Tuesday (Jan. 17) that they have arrested a 40-year-old Chilliwack man in connection with a string of BB gun incidents in which he allegedly caused thousands of dollars in damage to Chilliwack businesses.
By Mike Vanden Bosch
Chilliwack man arrested

Chilliwack man arrested for intentionally damaging businesses with pellet or BB gun

Jan 17, 2023 | 1:42 PM

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack RCMP have arrested a 40-year-old Chilliwack man in connection with a string of recent incidents involving a BB or pellet gun that resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to windows in downtown Chilliwack.

Sgt. Krista Vrolyk, media spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP, said Tuesday (Jan. 17) that the RCMP’s Community Response Team has arrested a 40-year-old Chilliwack man in connection with recent incidents of intentional damage to windows.

The latest incident was reported to police on Monday, January 16, after broken windows were discovered at a business located in the 8800 block of Young Road, SinAmen Bun. Police obtained surveillance footage which assisted them in identifying and arresting a suspect.

Image: SinAmen Co.
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The Chilliwack man now faces multiple mischief offences involving this spree of damaged windows. He has been released on conditions pending his first appearance in court.

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“These incidents have a major impact on our business community” said Sgt. Vrolyk. “CCTV footage and timely reporting to police allowed our Community Response Team to advance their investigation, gather evidence which ultimately led to an arrest.”

Anyone with any information or CCTV surveillance footage of recent damage to windows believed to be caused by BB or pellet guns is asked to contact the Chilliwack RCMP.

Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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