SAANICH POLICE BRIEFS: Secure parking lots targeted by thief; smash and grab at convenience store

Saanich police reports from Jan. 28, 2014 include a rash of break-ins to cars parked in secure lots; break-in and theft at convenience store

At least one individual is forcibly entering vehicles parked in secure underground lots.

Saanich police say three apartment buildings on Glasgow Street, Tolmie Avenue and Rutledge Place – near the Victoria border – were hit overnight between Jan. 25 and 26.

Sgt. Steve Eassie says 10 vehicles – all locked – had a window smashed out or a door lock forced open.

Portable electronic devices, loose change and cheque books are among the items taken from vehicles. In some instances vehicles were rummaged through, but nothing was taken.

Eassie said investigators have access to video surveillance and are hoping to put out a description of the suspect or suspects in the coming days.

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Saanich police are looking for an individual who smashed the front window of a convenience store and made off with some cash early Monday morning.

The break-in occurred around 3 a.m. on Jan. 27 at a business in a strip mall at the north-east corner of Quadra Street and McKenzie Avenue.

Police do not have a description of the suspect, but are asking anyone who may have seen anyone suspicious in the area to call 250-475-4321.

Victoria News