An arrest has been made in connection with what police would describe as a break and enter operation in 100 Mile House.
RCMP Sergeant Brian Lamb says police received a report of a break and enter in progress this past Thursday (Sept 17) at a residence on the 8000 block of Highway 24.
“Police attended and after investigation, attended a different property in the same area.”
He says a cargo trailer that had previously been reported stolen was located and a search warrant was conducted revealing a lot more.
“Police seized a secondary cargo trailer, a flat deck trailer and a side-by-side ATV, numerous power tools, generators and other power equipment, as well as a number of other items that are believed to be stolen from recent break and enters that have occurred in the area in recent months.”
Lamb says the man’s truck was seized as well as a proceed of crime and investigators are engaging with BC Civil Forfeiture as part of the investigation.
He says police will soon catalog the seized items and will be reaching out to potential property owners.
An adult male was arrested at the scene and the investigation continues.
