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The Sunshine Coast RCMP is asking for information from the public in identifying the suspects of several break and enters.
Gibsons: On December 22, 2012 at approximately 11:20 pm, a male suspect broke into The Bargain Shop in Gibsons by smashing the front door with a large rock. Video surveillance captured a male suspect between 20 to 35 years old wearing a dark jacket, blue jeans, and white running shoes. The suspect stole several packages of cigarettes. Other accomplices were seen with the suspect in the Sunnycrest mall parking lot during this time. Refer to Sunshine Coast RCMP File 2012-8729.
On December 30, 2012 suspects entered the Sunshine Coast School District building on Henry Road by cutting a hole cut in the chain link fence. The suspect gained entry into a vehicle on the property. A grinder, battery powered Makita drill, Mastercraft wrench and socket set, Bosch hammer drill and bits were stolen. A small older model dark colored SUV was observed in the area. Refer to Sunshine Coast RCMP File 2012-8883
Halfmoon Bay: Sometime during the day on December 29, 2012 entry was gained to a workshop on a property in the 11,000 block of Sunshine Coast Highway. The suspect smashed a window and cut a padlock to gain entry. Several items were taken including a Mastercraft impact wrench kit, socket set, Princess Auto wrenches, and heavy gauge electrical wire. Refer to Sunshine Coast RCMP File 2012-8859
Sechelt: Sometime during the night on January 4, 2013 suspects entered the fenced compound at Rent it Canada in Sechelt. Several items were taken including a Clark wire feed welder, Stihl Model 064 and Stihl MS chainsaws, Bosch 41/2 inch angle grinder, hedge trimmer and various wrenches and screw drivers. Refer to Sunshine Coast RCMP File 2013-76
If anyone has any information related to these crimes, contact Constable Tracy Dubnyk at the Sunshine Coast RCMP at (604) 885-2266 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-227-8477.
