NEWS RELEASE
June 28, 2019
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Light Up the Highway Abbotsford
Police agencies across the Fraser Valley are dedicated to keeping our roadways safe. Its summertime, and once again, CounterAttack road checks will be popping up. On June 28th and 29th, police officers will be “Lighting Up the Highway” as they conduct coordinated CounterAttack road checks and impaired driving enforcement. The travelling public can expect to see police on local Highway throughout the summer.
Police departments from across the lower mainland are celebrating Canada Day on July 1st. Join us in celebrating this great country!
Happy Canada Day from the Abbotsford Police Department, Metro Vancouver Transit Police, BC RCMP, Delta Police Department and New Westminster Police Department
NEWS RELEASE
June 27, 2019
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Couple moving cross-country lose almost everything when moving truck is stolen
The Abbotsford Police are asking for the public’s assistance in helping to locate items stolen from a couple who were about to embark on a cross-Canada move to Manitoba.
NEWS RELEASE
June 26, 2019
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Warmer temperatures bring out opportunistic thieves
Warmer weather means that windows and doors are often kept open to allow fresh cooler air into our homes. Unfortunately, this often brings out opportunistic thieves and we begin to notice an increase in break and enters at this time of the year.
Officer’s quick thinking lands fleeing male in custody for parole violation and parental abduction
A Valemount, BC man is in custody for Parole violation and parental abduction due to the quick thinking and keen observational skills of an off-duty AbbyPD Operational Support Officer .
Yesterday afternoon, the 51 year old man left his residence with his 8 year old son in a silver minivan. At 4 am this morning, as the AbbyPD officer headed home after shift, she recognized the minivan’s license plate from an earlier briefing.
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June 18, 2019
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Mt Baker Climb to Remember
Fifteen hikers started their training this past week in preparation for a climb up Mt. Baker next month (July 21-23). Included in this group are Abbotsford Police Department Officers, the children of the late Constable John Davidson (Fay, Dina and Drew),
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June 14, 2019
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Traffic Reconstruction Unit investigating collision involving motorcycle
Last night at approximately 8:00 pm, Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to the intersection of Clearbrook Road and Sherwood Road for a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The motorcyclist hit a sidewalk curb, lost control of the motorcycle, and struck a light standard.
NEWS RELEASE
June 11, 2019
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D-hut Pizza Robberies - suspect arrested
Between May and June, D-hut Pizza on Clearbrook Road was robbed three times. On each occasion, the suspect entered the store and demanded money at knife point, obtaining cash and fleeing from the area on foot.
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June 11, 2019
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Abbotsford Police honours Top Employees of the Year
Today, we honour the outstanding achievements of the men and women of the Abbotsford Police Department, and of truly remarkable citizens who have contributed to our AbbyPD community.
NEWS RELEASE
June 8, 2019
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Abbotsford home targeted twice in two days
For a second night in a row a residence in the 2700 block of Interprovincial Rd has been targeted by gunfire.
On June 8th, at approximately 3:00 am, the Abbotsford Police responded to a residence in the 2700 block of Interprovincial Rd for reports of shots fired.
NEWS RELEASE
June 7, 2019
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Shot fired at vehicle, 7 in custody
Last night at approximately 10:30 pm, Abbotsford Police patrol officers responded to a report of shots fired at an unoccupied vehicle.
The target vehicle was parked at a rural residence in south-east Abbotsford. After the shot was fired, the suspect vehicle, followed by 2 others, fled the area.
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June 5, 2019
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Dangerous driving leads to firearm and drug seizure
Tuesday evening, at approximately 8:50 pm, an Abbotsford Police patrol officer observed a Nissan Altima travelling at approximately 130 km/hr on Downes Road. The Altima was also observed passing another vehicle on a double solid line.
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DATE: June 4, 2019
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Police Seek Witnesses in Gas Station Robbery
The Abbotsford Police Department is seeking witnesses to a robbery which occurred at the Shell gas station on Harris Road at approximately 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 25th. On this date, a male walked up to the cashier, produced a gun and demanded money. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene on foot.