Following a string of break-and-enters at the end of February, RCMP are warning the public that they appear to be racially targeted incidents.
In an update Wednesday, RCMP say the suspects appear to be targeting residences of Asian-owned businesses where high-value items are being stolen.
“Investigators believe that those residences are being targeted with a prior ‘visit’ from the culprit(s) to see if anyone is home,” read the update.
“In the event that the suspects encounter the homeowner, they may mention that they are at the wrong house,” said Cst. Holly Carlson of the Comox Valley RCMP Major Crime Unit.
“We encourage homeowners to contact police right away if that happens.”
The incidents are still under investigation and RCMP are asking you to provide CCTV footage or report any suspicious activity.
