Campbell River RCMP say a man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to possession of break-in instruments and breaching probation.
Officers spotted the man acting suspiciously on Dogwood Street shortly after midnight Aug. 28 while responding to an unrelated call.
“Given the recent spike in property crime and break-ins throughout Campbell River, once clear of their original call, officers conducted further enquiries and confirmed the individual was wanted on an outstanding warrant,” said a statement from Campbell River RCMP.
Police arrested the man on the outstanding warrant and seized lock-picking tools and prying devices during a search.
The man pleaded guilty to both charges and was sentenced to one day in jail on each count, followed by 12 months of probation.
“Property crime and break-ins continue to be a concern for our community,” says Inspector Jeff Preston, Officer in Charge of the Campbell River RCMP. “The proactive observations made by our officers in this case led to the arrest of an individual with outstanding court matters and the seizure of tools that could be used to commit property offences. We remain committed to identifying and disrupting criminal activity before it affects local businesses and residents.”
