Richard Froese
South Peace News
Peace Regional RCMP seek citizens’ information to identify suspects and a van in connection with two criminal incidents to a business on a rural property east of Peace River on Sept. 16.
Officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter at a business in the area of Highway 986 and the turnoff to Simon Lake around 1:50 a.m., Peace RCMP public information officer Const. Julie-Ann Strilaiff writes in a news release Sept. 16.
“Several minutes later, a second report was received of a fire at the same business,” Strilaiff says.
“Peace Regional RCMP arrived and learned that at least two suspects broke through the front windows and progressed inside, stealing items from inside the business before igniting it on fire.”
Police released surveillance footage of what appears to be a white Dodge Caravan that is reported to have a smashed-out window covered with plastic or tape and possibly a burnt-out taillight on the driver’s side, which was seen at the location at the time, she says.
“There is no physical description of the suspects at this time,” Strilaiff says.
Police continue the investigation.
“Peace Regional RCMP extend gratitude to community members for their assistance thus far,” Strilaiff says.
Anyone with information to identify on the incident is requested to phone Peace RCMP at (780) 624-6611 or your local police.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (1-800) 222-8377 (TIPS), online at P3Tips.com or by using the P3 Tips app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.