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Uptick in Chilliwack crime

Chilliwack RCMP alerts community to uptick in crime

Oct 23, 2025 | 6:40 AM

CHILLIWACK — Mounties in Chilliwack say they’ve seen a “significant” rise in property crime across Chilliwack during most of October.

In a social media post, police say they’ve recorded more incidents of property crimes like thefts from vehicles, break and enters and the like.

During October 5-18, police logged the following incidents of property crimes:

• Theft from Vehicles: 46 files –
• Auto Theft: 8 files –
• Break & Enter – Business: 10 files –
• Break & Enter – Residence: 9 files –
• Bike Theft: 11 files –

Police are offering the following prevention tips:

• Always lock your vehicle and remove valuables from sight. Many thefts occurred from unlocked vehicles.
• Secure your bikes—especially in backyards and patios—and consider engraving them with identifying info.
• Specific areas are being targeted (Eastern Hillsides, Promontory, and Glendale Drive this reporting period), each for one night on separate nights. No area is immune.

If there’s any consolation or silver lining to these numbers, police say three suspects known to police were arrested in connection with break & enters. Charges are pending, but police haven’t said if the suspects have been released.

In the meantime, the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP detachment says it will continue to monitor and deploy resources to high-crime areas, respond to community tips and target repeat offenders.

Chilliwack-area residents are invited to report suspicious activity by calling the Airport Road detachment at 604-792-4611, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.