Agassiz RCMP biweekly snapshot: October 26 to November 8

November 12, 2026 - Agassiz, British Columbia
From: Agassiz RCMP

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October 26 to November 8

• Total calls for service: 119
• Property crimes: 19
• Crimes against persons: 5
• Impaired driving: 2
• Mental health calls: 2
• Missing person reports: 1
• Collisions: 7
• Intimate partner violence calls: 1

Reminder to lock and secure vehicles after thefts in Agassiz area

Agassiz RCMP is reminding residents to take steps to secure their vehicles following several recent thefts and attempted thefts in the community.

Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from outside a residence on Magnolia Place in Rosedale. Four days later, the vehicle was located behind a building in Popkum. Investigators found evidence that the ignition had been tampered with. The investigation remains ongoing.

Police also received a report of a truck stolen from a property on Berston Road in Popkum. During the investigation, officers learned that a second vehicle on the property had been entered and rummaged through, with personal items reported stolen.

In a separate incident on Vimy Road in Agassiz, suspects attempted to steal a vehicle but were unsuccessful, with a security device believed to have prevented the theft.

Another attempted vehicle theft was reported on Yale Road. Although suspects appeared to make significant efforts to steal the vehicle, they were ultimately unsuccessful.

Residents are encouraged to:

• Lock vehicles when unattended
• Remove keys and key fobs from vehicles
• Avoid leaving valuables or personal belongings inside
• Park in well-lit areas whenever possible
• Consider using anti-theft devices such as steering wheel locks, immobilizers, or tracking devices

Stolen trailer recovered 

An abandoned utility trailer in Popkum was reported to police. Officers attended and determined the trailer had been reported stolen from Chilliwack earlier that same morning. The trailer was recovered and returned to its owner.

Suspicious vehicles leads to arrests 

While patrolling the Popkum area, officers came across a truck occupied by a man known to be bound by court-ordered conditions prohibiting him from being in the driver's seat of a vehicle. Unfortunately for him, what appeared to be a peaceful nap behind the wheel was interrupted when officers knocked on the window. Awakened from his slumber and likely wondering if he was still dreaming, the man was arrested for breaching his release conditions and held for court. Sometimes, reality is a rude awakening.

Officers were on Yale Road in the Popkum area when they observed a moving vehicle displaying red and blue flashing lights. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled into the rural area. The vehicle was later located with a man in the driver’s seat who was found to be prohibited from driving. Officers arrested the man and during the investigation seized lighting equipment as part of the investigation. Police also learned the vehicle was unregistered and subsequently impounded the vehicle. The man was held for court.

Impaired driver arrested while prohibited

While conducting patrols in Agassiz, officers observed a vehicle entering a gas station on Yale Road. Queries showed the registered owner was a woman, while the driver was observed to be a man known to police and currently prohibited from driving due to a previous impaired driving-related prohibition. Officers conducted a traffic stop and confirmed the driver was the prohibited individual. During the arrest, officers observed signs of impairment. The driver subsequently refused to provide a breath sample into an Approved Screening Device. As a result, he was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition, and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Excessive speed in rainy weather leads to collision and violation ticket

Officers responded to a crash detection notification near Whelpton Road and found a vehicle resting in a ditch, looking considerably worse for wear. The vehicle was also empty. Nearby, officers located three men, including the registered owner and a prohibited driver. Fortunately, none of the men were injured. The investigation determined the vehicle had left the roadway due to excessive speed, especially considering the wet and slippery conditions at the time. Although investigators could not determine who had been driving at the time of the crash, a registered owner violation ticket was issued for speed relative to conditions. The vehicle was towed and the three men were able to get a ride home safely.

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