The morning of Tuesday, Jan. 30, the RCMP received a report that a break, enter, and theft had occurred overnight in the 1100 block of Cedar Avenue, in downtown Trail.
The complainant reported that several computers were stolen from an office space inside the building. Thieves are suspected to have gained access into the building through an insecure entrance.
The RCMP’s Forensic Identification Service attended and examined the scene.
Video surveillance cameras captured two suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks leaving the crime scene with bags containing the stolen computers. The last known direction of the suspects was toward Tamarack Avenue.
Anyone with information about this crime, the identity of the suspects, or the whereabouts of the computers, is asked to call the Trail detachment at 250.364.2566 to speak to an investigator.
The Trail RCMP advises business owners to secure their premises with secure locks, bright lighting, video camera surveillance, and an alarm system.
The police further advise that in the hustle and bustle of daily life, business owners should maintain a good opening and closing routine to ensure their properties are left protected every day.
The Trail RCMP is getting word out about a new program through the B.C. government and BC Chamber of Commence that may assist small business owners in achieving better security.
“We would like to thank our partner, the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce, for alerting us to the government program focused on reducing crime targeting small business,” says Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.
For help in securing a business, or assistance with damage from vandalism, find a link to the Province of BC and BC Chamber of Commence Securing Small Business Rebate Application Guide on the local chamber website: trailchamber.bc.ca.
For businesses with alarm systems, the RCMP ask owners/managers to ensure they have a property representative or security officer to respond if the alarm is activated.
That’s because every year, officers attend thousands of false alarms triggered by accident.
“Please make sure that the property representative or security officer understands what is expected of him/her when an alarm is triggered, and has a process to verify if the police need to attend,” Wicentowich adds.
“The RCMP is not always alerted to every alarm and may not be dispatched.”
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