Two men have been charged in relation to a break and enter in South Surrey this month.
On Aug. 10, at 5:30 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a possible break and enter in the 13200-block of Woodcrest Drive.
On arrival, Mounties found two men with bandanas covering their faces inside the residence. The two men attempted to flee.
After a short pursuit, they were arrested.
Surrey residents Davin Kooner, 19, and Gurkamal Chhina, 29, are now facing charges of breatk and enter, disguising face with intent to commit an offense and use of an imitation firearm to commit an offence.
Both men are known to police.
“Although breaking and entering is considered a property crime, the impact on victims can be significant.” said RCMP Insp. Cliff Chastellaine. “In this incident our Frontline Officers were able to quickly arrest two suspects which we hope will bring some closure to those who were impacted.”
Overall property crime decreased by three per cent in the second quarter of 2019, continuing the downward trend in property crime statistics Surrey has seen for the past four years. However, home owners may consider the following tips to protect their property:
-Install exterior lights with motion sensors
-Have interior lights on a timer when you are away
-Install a good CCTV system
-Join the local BlockWatch group
Information from the public continues to play an important role in keeping Surrey Safe, anyone with information about criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or go to www.solvecrime.ca.
