Agassiz RCMP biweekly snapshot: October 12 to 25

October 28, 2026 - Agassiz, British Columbia
From: Agassiz RCMP

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October 12 to 25

• Total calls for service: 137
• Property crimes: 12
• Crimes against persons: 14
• Collisions: 5
• Intimate partner violence calls: 5

Theft from vehicles on MacKay Crescent

Agassiz RCMP are investigating two thefts from vehicles that occurred on the same night in the Mackay Crescent area. In one incident, a homeowner reported multiple tools stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway. No damage was caused to the vehicle. In the second incident, suspects damaged the rear window of a truck and stole a significant quantity of tools. Police remind residents to remove valuables from vehicles and ensure vehicles are locked when unattended.

Wanted man in possession of weapon arrested

Officers responded to a report of a man allegedly in possession of a knife following a confrontation between him and a taxi driver on Highway 9 in Agassiz. Officers located the man, who is known to police, and attempted to speak with him. He fled on foot but was quickly located and arrested. Investigation revealed the man was wanted on outstanding warrants from other Lower Mainland jurisdictions. A knife was seized, and the man was held in custody for court.

Restorative Justice sought after man enters building with weapon

Police received a report that an unknown man had entered a building on Mathela Crescent while carrying a weapon before leaving the property and sitting down nearby. Officers located the man, whom they recognized from previous interactions, and arrested him without incident. A hatchet was seized during the investigation. No injuries or acts of violence were reported. Given the circumstances, Restorative Justice is being explored as a more appropriate resolution than court proceedings.

Impaired driver arrested with outstanding warrants

Agassiz RCMP responded to reports of a vehicle that had struck a utility pole near Highway 9 and Morrow Road. Officers found the driver asleep behind the wheel and observed drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. After being awakened, the driver attempted to leave the scene but was prevented from doing so by officers. The man was arrested for impaired operation and obstruction. Further investigation revealed outstanding warrants from another Lower Mainland jurisdiction. As the driver was unlicensed, he was issued an indefinite driving prohibition and the vehicle was impounded.

Collision leads to impaired driving prohibition 

Police responded to reports of a truck that had struck a cement barrier near Highway 9 and was attempting to leave the area. Additional callers reported sparks coming from the vehicle's tires as it continued driving. Officers located the vehicle near the Rosedale Bridge and identified the sole occupant as the driver. Following observations consistent with impairment, a roadside breath demand was made. The driver refused to provide a breath sample and was arrested. An Immediate Roadside Prohibition was issued and the vehicle was impounded.

Road safety and crime prevention remain shared community responsibilities. Agassiz RCMP encourage residents to report suspicious activity promptly and to take simple steps to protect themselves and their property.

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