By Grant Warkentin
Police are seeking help from the public to source additional security footage to catch the culprits behind a downtown break-and-enter spree this week.
Campbell River Crime Stoppers has shared a security photo of the suspects (featured image) but their faces are obscured by masks.
Const. Maury Tyre with the Campbell River RCMP said the string of five break-and-enter attempts happened between 4:28 am on July 13 and 5:00 am on July 14.
“In all cases glass on the exterior of the businesses was smashed in attempts to gain entry,” he said.
In three of the five scenarios, suspects made entry into the businesses and stole items. Police are presently reviewing security footage and forensic materials in attempts to ID suspects.
The RCMP are seeking anyone who may have more security footage from:
* Mariner Square (1400 Dogwood) on July 13th
* Discovery Shopping Plaza (1320 Island Highway) on July 13th
* And the 1000 block of Shoppers Row on July 13
* 900 block of Island Highway on July 14
* 10th and Alder on July 14th
Anyone with footage or information that fits within the location and time frame for the early-morning crimes, please contact the Campbell River RCMP at 250-286-6221.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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