By Thomas Doucet

Suspect arrested

RCMP arrest suspect in relation to break and enter at car dealership

May 10, 2022 | 10:42 AM

PRINCE GEORGE—RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter on the 2800 block of Highway 16 west just before 5 a.m. on May 5, 2022.

Moments later police received a report of an injured man less than a block away. Police arrived to find the man with an injured hand. A police service dog team attended the scene of the break-in and tracked a scent to the location of the injured man.

“The suspect was arrested for the break-and-enter. After his arrest, police found some items with him that belonged to the business where the break-in occurred. The suspect attended the hospital for treatment of his injuries, and was released from police custody on an Undertaking with a future court date,” says Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media spokesperson for the Prince George RCMP.

Police already attended the site of the break-in once earlier in the morning for a report of a car on fire.

Investigators are looking for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or has dash cam footage in the area of the break-and-enter, from May 4 at 12:30 a.m. to May 5 at 1:00 a.m. or from May 5 between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Please call the non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 to speak with police. Quote file number 2022-15395 or 2022-15406.

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If you have any information about this or any other criminal offence, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477 or online at www.northernbccrimestoppers.ca (English only). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information that leads to an arrest or recovery of stolen property, you could be eligible for a cash reward.