Break and Entry reports continue to keep Prince Rupert RCMP busy

An uptick in crime in the city is being found with a string of break and entries taking place at both commercial buildings and home residences across the city, the most recent one of note taking place earlier this month.

In a media release from Monday, the Prince Rupert detachment of the RCMP highlighted an incident on the city's east side, with a break in along the 900 block of Prince Rupert Boulevard resulting in the theft of 600 dollars in toonies and a necklace from a residence.

On March 3rd, the homeowner returned to their home home for lunch and discovered a window had been pried open, with the items then discovered as missing.

The 900 Block of Prince Rupert Boulevard (green marker) is the latest
spot on the Prince Rupert Crime Map to mark a Break and Enter
during what has been a string of offences in the community so far this year

The Prince Rupert Forensic Identification Services along with General Duty Police officers have been working the file, included in the investigation has been a canvas of the immediate area looking for potential witnesses to the crime.

Prince Rupert RCMP remind residents to contact the detachment should they see anything suspicious or out of place in their neighbourhood.

If an ongoing situation requiring immediate attention you should call 911.

For other situations that require the attention of the RCMP contact the Prince Rupert detachment at 250-627-0700.


The full review from the Prince Rupert detachment can be found here.


You can find more items of interest related to Northwest Emergency Service files from our archive page here.


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