Two 29-year-old men have been charged for a break-in at the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Chilliwack.
Chilliwack RCMP said a specialized team of officers arrested Branden Gambles and Richard Jonathan Wells July 31, after an investigation identified them as people of interest in the break and enter that took place July 29. They were held in custody until their the appearance in court on Aug. 1 and each have been charged with one count of break and enter.
鈥淐hilliwack RCMP Priority Target Teams (PTT) primary focus is on prolific offenders who prey on every corner of society and cause the most harm to the community through property and violent crime," said PTT Sgt. David Mackie. "In this investigation, the Chilliwack PTT promptly identified and arrested these two offenders for break and enter and stealing from the brand-new Chilliwack Youth Advocacy Centre, a service established to support and bring healing to the most vulnerable children in our community."
Wells was released from jail and his next court appearance is on Aug. 22. He was also placed on a 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. curfew, in addition to several other conditions.
Gamble has been remanded in jail since his arrest.
RCMP said in a press release that both men have also been linked to a break-in at the Central Pentecostal Assembly on July 30. This connection was made Aug. 1 after the PTT obtained warrants for two Chilliwack residences that Gambles and Wells frequented.
The Chilliwack RCMP are asking business owners to install good outside lighting, recording video surveillance, and door and window locks. Most importantly, they add, if you see any suspicious behaviour or persons, contact the Chilliwack RCMP non-emergency line at 604-792-4611.
