WEST Vancouver police are advising contractors and construction site managers to keep supplies under lock and key after a rash of thefts in the past few weeks.
Police said they have received nine break and enter calls to construction sites since June 22. Although multiple sites around West Vancouver have been targeted, West Vancouver police spokesman Const. Jeff Palmer said a number of them have been in the British Properties. Suspects are targeting storage units and unsecured power tools and supplies.
"We are actively investigating at this time," said Palmer. No arrests have been made. Though police are still investigating the incidents, they are encouraging contractors and managers to secure construction sites and store any tools or other items of value offsite.
This isn't the first time North Shore construction sites have been favoured by thieves - who have previously targeted some big-ticket heavy equipment. In March, a $50,000 excavator was stolen from a construction site in the 400-block of West Keith Road. Last summer a 14-tonne excavator was stolen from a construction site on West 15th Street in North Vancouver.
Residents are being asked to contact police if they notice any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood.
