Port Alberni RCMP are investigating three reports of break-ins at float cabins on Great Central Lake since late last year.
Police say the first incident happened on Nov. 24, 2017 when the owner reported his float cabin had been broken into and some tools and a power inverter had been stolen.
The subsequent investigation revealed that the Brown’s Bay Dryland sort was also broken into. A large quantity of fuel was stolen from heavy equipment and it appears that the suspect had used a motor boat moored nearby to access the cabin.
Then, in the early morning hours of Jan. 21, two men broke into another float cabin and stole liquor, pellet guns and fuel cans. Their activities were captured on a game camera.
Just six days later, on Jan. 27, a third cabin was found to have been broken into and some liquor and miscellaneous items were stolen.
Police say that given the time of year, they believe that there may be more cabins that have been broken into but not yet discovered or reported.
Police would like cabin owners in the Great Central Lake area to check their properties.
Should a break and enter be discovered, or property otherwise stolen or damaged, the public is asked to call police.
It’s important that owners not touch anything until police have a chance to examine the scene.
Anyone with information on these break and enters is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Ben O'Hara
