Rural Lumby residents are being warned about thieves targeting homes.
The RCMP are investigating a residential break-and-enter on Whitevale Road and an attempted theft nearby on Fraser Road.
“All residents are reminded to keep doors and windows locked and be aware of all activities in your neighborhood and report any suspicious people or activities in your area,” said Cpl. Henry Proce.
On March 3, the police received a report of a break-and-enter at a home in the 500 block of Whitevale Road.
“The investigation has determined the suspect entered through an unlocked rear door and stole the victim’s lap top computer and cell phone. The suspects’ tracks were followed to Pemberton Road where they ended,” said Proce.
And then on March 4, there was a report of an attempted break and enter in the 700 block of Fraser Road.
“The owner reported two nights earlier that his dog had alerted him that someone was trying to break into his travel trailer,” said Proce.
“The owner decided to sleep in it to see if they came back. At about 1 a.m., he heard voices outside and someone appeared to be trying the lock. The owner scared them off and they fled on foot and were not located.”
Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers or the Lumby RCMP.
