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Suspect arrested by NWPD officers after leaving trailer with stolen goods

New Westminster – In the early morning hours of March 28th, New Westminster Police Department officers were called by a security company to a construction site on Nelson’s Cresent regarding a break and enter in progress. The suspect could be seen within the premises on CCTV, picking up items.

As NWPD officers searched the construction site they observed someone matching the suspect description walking out from a trailer with boxes of items. NWPD officers took him safely into custody.

“The managers of this construction site did the right thing in setting up monitored surveillance,” Stated Sergeant Sanjay Kumar. “We encourage all businesses to work with us to proactively prevent thefts. If you haven’t spoken to us already we’d be happy to talk about what security options you can consider for your business.”

The New Westminster Police Department would like to remind residents that if they see a break and enter in progress to please call 9-1-1.

 

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CONTACT PERSON: Sergeant Sanjay Kumar
PHONE: 604-529-2537
FILE: 22-4664