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An ongoing investigation into a rash of break-ins in South 麻豆传媒映画has led to more arrests.
麻豆传媒映画police launched Project Lookout last month after several residents reported that their homes were ransacked and items were missing.
鈥淚t appears that suspects were circling neighbourhoods looking for potential targets,鈥� Const. Jason Doucette said in a press release. 鈥淭hey would knock on the door, and when no one answered, they forced entry.鈥�
The investigation led to the arrest of four suspects 鈥� three men and a woman from 麻豆传媒映画and Victoria. Each has been charged with one count of break-and-enter. As a result of that investigation, officers were also able to identify additional suspects.
Another initiative, dubbed Project Lights Out, was launched and four more suspects 鈥� two 麻豆传媒映画men, a Burnaby man and a man from Richmond 鈥� were arrested earlier this month after officers from the department鈥檚 property crime unit watched them allegedly break into homes in Burnaby.
Each is now facing two charges of break-and-enter.
As a result of the investigations, a significant amount of stolen property, valued at more than $100,000, was recovered and additional charges are expected.
鈥淥nce Project Lookout was under way, detectives realized there may have been more than one group involved,鈥� Doucette said. 鈥淭his should send a message to offenders that we will continue to investigate, even after arrests are made, and there is always a possibility of additional arrests and charges.鈥�
Police encourage residents to report suspicious behaviour to 911 immediately. As well, investigators are asking anyone who has been a victim of a break-in, and who has not yet made a police report, to contact police.
