Robbery suspect in custody- police seek two witnesses

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February 05, 2020
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Robbery suspect in custody- police seek two witnesses

On Sunday February 2nd at 5:14 pm, a woman was returning to her vehicle in a parking lot at 2061 Sumas Way, when she found a male rummaging through her vehicle.  The woman confronted the male, who turned and struck her in the face multiple times.  The male then grabbed the victim’s purse and fled on foot.

Do you recognize this FRAUD couple?

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February 04, 2020
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Do you recognize this FRAUD couple?

Abbotsford Police Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to identify this couple involved in a fraud at the local department store.

Abbotsford Police issue Public Notification- Taylor Albert DUECK

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February 03, 2020
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Abbotsford Police issue Public Notification- Taylor Albert DUECK

Taylor Albert DUECK, 25-years-old, is subject to a public notification issued by the Abbotsford Police Department.

Beware of scams & fraud warning

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January 24, 2020
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Beware of scams & fraud warning

Fraudsters continue to trick, exploit and manipulate the public. 

The Abbotsford Police are asking citizens to remain vigilant, and to not respond to fraudsters calling and threatening arrest.  The caller is NOT from a police agency, the Canada Revenue Agency, Social Insurance office or an immigration officer.  These agencies will never call you to threaten you with arrest.  The people who are calling are criminals attempting to extort money from you.

30 school zones enforced in 30 hours

NEWS RELEASE
January 23, 2020
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Over the next two days, the Abbotsford Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit will be conducting a school zone enforcement blitz. During this time, officers will provide 30 hours of targeted enforcement at 30 elementary schools in Abbotsford.

Two suspects in custody from overnight robbery

Two suspects in custody from overnight robbery
Occurred: January 22, 2020 at 8:02 pm

Last night, two men in disguise entered an unlicensed dispensary, produced firearms and demanded cash and marijuana- before fleeing on foot.

Suspects arrested after Lower Mainland armed robbery spree

January 14, 2020
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Suspects arrested after Lower Mainland armed robbery spree

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2020

Two men have been arrested following multiple armed robberies in multiple communities around the Lower Mainland from December through January.

AbbyPD investigating shooting incident on Heritage Drive

December 30, 2019
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AbbyPD investigating shooting incident on Heritage Drive

At 1:21 pm, police were called to the 3600 block of Heritage Drive for a report of a shooting incident.  Upon arrival, officers spoke to the 19-year-old victim, who advised that he arrived at a residence on Heritage Drive, and as he was walking to the door, an occupant of a white SUV, fired a gun towards him, hitting a vehicle in the driveway. The occupants of the suspect vehicle, a white SUV, fled the area.

AbbyPD targets property offenders during “Project Blitzen”

December 20, 2019
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AbbyPD targets property offenders during “Project Blitzen”

It is not uncommon for crime in and near shopping malls to increase during the busy Christmas season. This week, the Abbotsford Police Department launched “Project Blitzen” - an initiative aimed at interrupting and stopping theft from retail outlets and automobiles in and around major retail centers.

Abbotsford youth have a Christmas message for you

December 17, 2019
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Abbotsford youth have a Christmas message for you

This holiday season, Abbotsford residents may receive a heartfelt, personalized reminder to drive “safe and sober” on our community’s roadways.

An Open Letter to a Property Offender

December 17, 2019
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An Open Letter to a Property Offender

To Whom it May Concern,

As you may recall, on the night of November 30, 2019, you entered a garage in the 33300 block of Wren Crescent in Abbotsford.  Once inside, you noticed a shiny red mobility scooter, and decided to cowardly steal it from the garage. Granted, the garage was left open by mistake by the home owner, but the open door was not an invitation to you to take the Shoprider Trailblazer scooter.

4 in custody after stabbing on Riverside Road

December 15, 2019
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4 in custody after stabbing on Riverside Road

Tonight at 7:07 pm, Abbotsford  Emergency Services were called to the 1900 block of Riverside Road where witnesses located a man laying on the roadway.  Upon arrival, patrol officers located a man suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds.  The man was transported by BC Ambulance Services to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Social Media Warnings

Over the past two weeks, the Abbotsford Police has observed social media posts that may cause alarm in our community.  These posts include that there have been attempted abductions, a sex ring group operating in Abbotsford, and strangers attempting to get into citizen-occupied vehicles.

UPDATE- Suspect in custody for stabbing from Nov 15

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Dec 3rd 2019
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On Thursday November 28, 2019, Abbotsford Police patrol officers arrested 19-year-old Tanner Sithigarn FOX in relation to the November 15 stabbing on South Fraser Way. 

Police investigating a string of townhouse break & enters

November 28, 2019
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The Abbotsford Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit are investigating a string of after-dusk break and enters.  During October and the first part of November this year, police have investigated 13 such break and enters – an increase over the three-year average.