Date: Wednesday February 16, 2022
File: 22-5989
Victoria, BC – Patrol officers arrested a Victoria man who had used a rock to smash his way into a downtown business yesterday evening.
Shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15th, Patrol officers were in the area of the 1900-block of Store Street when they heard an audible store alarm sound. Officers followed the alarm to a nearby business, where they observed broken glass, rocks and indications that someone was inside.
As officers searched the exterior of the building they observed a man stick his head out of the broken door, look around, and then begin to exit the building. An officer then stepped into the suspect’s sight causing the suspect to jump back with surprise. The officer then took the suspect in custody without incident.
An Integrated Canine Service team attended to clear the building.
The suspect, who has numerous previous criminal convictions for assault, breach and break and enter, was transported to cells and held for court. He faces recommended charges for mischief and break and enter.
If you have information about this incident and have yet to speak with officers, please call the VicPD Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.