A prolific property crime offender with multiple outstanding warrants and conditions was arrested early Wednesday morning after a break and enter at a local business.
Surrey RCMP received a report of a break and enter in-progress to a locked commercial compound in the 19500 block of the Langley Bypass at approximately 12:26 am. When officers arrived, the suspect attempted to run from police and was apprehended with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Police Dog Services.
In addition to damaging the compound’s fencing, the suspect is alleged to have broken into a vehicle on the property. The man was also allegedly found in possession of numerous break and enter tools.
After a court appearance yesterday, 47-year-old Douglas Holmes of Vancouver has been charged with:
One count of Possession of Break and Enter tools, one count of Break and Enter to a Business, one count of Mischief under $5000, and two counts of Breach of Probation.
“The rapid reporting of this crime in progress was the result of a security system in place at the business,” says Cpl Sturko. “We encourage business owners to consider using a security system or other precautions as part of their loss prevention programs.”
The Surrey RCMP has a number of business security tips on the Protect Yourself section of their website.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca