After a rash of thefts and break-ins in Halfmoon Bay, Sunshine Coast RCMP have identified the suspects involved, and recovered a large amount of stolen property.
Between Oct. 12 and 17, numerous thefts were reported to police, all having occurred within the general area between Southwood Road and Northwood Road. At least one residence was broken into, cars were rummaged through, and items such as bicycles and power equipment were stolen out of backyards.
After RCMP went door-to-door in the area and met with numerous residents, two suspect descriptions emerged. A large amount of stolen property was subsequently recovered, and police are in the process of determining who the owners are of all the items, so their property can be returned to them.
“We appreciate the public’s assistance in reporting these thefts to us so promptly,” said Const. Harrison Mohr with Sunshine Coast RCMP.
“Doing so allowed us to identify that there was an emergent issue in that specific area, so we could focus our resources there and bring about an end to the thefts. While we were able to recover a significant amount of property, unfortunately there were many items – including a large amount of jewelry – that was not recoverable, and is believed to have already been sold off.”
Mohr also noted that “while the suspect descriptions helped us to identify the persons responsible, at this time there is insufficient evidence for charges. However, the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information who has not yet spoken with police is encouraged to contact us as soon as possible.”
Because no charges have been laid, the suspects cannot be identified, although police have confirmed that two females were involved.
Anyone with additional information should call Sunshine Coast RCMP at 604-885-2266, or Crimestoppers, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Police will be contacting the owners of the recovered property over the next week, and ask anyone in the area who has not yet reported a theft to do so immediately.
