The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) is investigating three smash-and-grab break-ins at local businesses over a three-day period.
The first incident took place just after midnight on Sunday, June 16, when a suspect smashed the glass in the front door of a restaurant in the 32700 block of George Ferguson Way.
The culprit then stole a 55-inch TV and left through a back door.
The following day at about 11:30 p.m., someone broke a door to a chiropractor’s office in the 32900 block of Ventura Avenue.
The suspect stole a computer tower and attempted to take a TV but was unable to remove it from the wall bracket.
The third incident occurred on Tuesday, June 18 at 4:15 a.m., when a thief smashed the glass door to an optical store in the 2900 block of Gladwin Road.
The culprit then made off with 24 pairs of designer sunglasses.
Const. Ian MacDonald said all three businesses are located close to one another, and the suspect was likely in each store for under three minutes.
He suggests that business owners and managers ensure their security cameras and alarm systems are fully functioning.
MacDonald encourages the public to continue to report suspicious activity in and around businesses after hours.
Anyone with information about the smash-and-grab robberies is asked to call the APD at 604-859-5225, text abbypd (222973) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
