RCMP are alerting the public to a recent spike in daytime break and enters in the Courtenay/Comox area, including one in which the resident was at home at the time.
Comox Vally RCMP officers responded to the latest incident on Wednesday at 11:20 a.m. in the 2700-block of Paula Place.
A suspect is reported to have entered the home while one of the occupants was inside.
RCMP say a gold watch and a silver chain were stolen.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his 30’s, with slicked back black hair. He was wearing a black hoodie and jeans and carrying a blue tote bag.
RCMP say the is one of several break and enters reported over the past two weeks including in Courtenay, Comox and Black Creek.
“This is a good time to remind everyone in the Comox Valley to be vigilant,” said Cst. Monika Terragni.
“Lock your doors and report any and all suspicious activity to police right away.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at
http://comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca
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