Comox Valley RCMP’s major crime unit is investigating a break and enter in Courtenay.
Police said the incident occurred on Sunday, Dec. 28, around 7:30 a.m. at a residence on the 100-block of 13th Street. Officers were called to the home around 9:25 a.m.
RCMP said an 83-year-old woman was home at the time and described the suspect as a masked man wearing sunglasses and dark clothing.
Investigators canvassed the area for surveillance video, but said some residents and businesses may not have been home or available to speak with police at the time.
In a statement, Comox Valley RCMP said the Integrated Forensic Identification Section is assisting with the investigation and gathering evidence.
“We are asking residents and businesses in the surrounding area to review any security camera or dash cam footage from the morning of December 28th and give us a call with anything out of the ordinary,” said Cst. Monika Terragni, Comox Valley RCMP media relations officer. “We are also taking the opportunity to remind residents to take safety precautions, including ensuring doors and windows are locked and reporting suspicious activity right away.”
