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COVID-19 Response: AbbyPD Services
The safety of our citizens our personnel remain the top priority of the Abbotsford Police Department. These are challenging times, and the AbbyPD appreciates the on-going support and cooperation from our community. We WILL get through this together.
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March 10, 2020
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Shots fired suspect in custody
On Monday, March 9th at 8:22pm, Abbotsford Police Patrol officers were called to the 32000 block of Clinton Avenue for a report of “Shots Fired”. Witnesses reported hearing a loud “bang” and observed smoke coming from the residence’s window.
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March 9, 2020
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AbbyPD Junior Chief for the Day- Emmett Willms
Young 5-year-old Emmett Willms had big shoes to fill when he stepped in as the Abbotsford Police Department’s “Junior Chief for the Day”!
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March 6, 2020
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#EyesForwardBC
BC’s Spring 2020 Distracted Driving Campaign will run this year throughout the month of March. The campaign will focus on enhanced enforcement of distracted driving legislation, and on educating the public about the risks associated with distracted driving.
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March 4, 2020
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Brazen Break and Enter Suspect Arrested
On Sunday March 1, 2020 at 5:25 am, Abbotsford Police Patrol officers responded to Ashley Way for a report of a residential break and enter. The residents of this home woke up early to find their house had been ransacked overnight as they slept upstairs. Personal items, including wallets, bank cards, electronics and cell phones were stolen.
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March 4, 2020
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AbbyPD seeking hit and run driver
Last night at 6:19 pm, Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Cannon Ave and McDougall Ave. A dark pick-up truck struck a 64-year-old Abbotsford resident who was walking in the crosswalk. The truck was last seen southbound on McCallum Road.
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March 3, 2020
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UPDATE- Travis BRAGG has been arrested
Travis BRAGG was arrested on out-standing warrants last night and remains in police custody.
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February 25, 2020
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AbbyPD offer FREE Electronic Destruction Event
Recycle your electronics & protect yourself from fraud. March is Fraud Prevention Month, and AbbyPD and the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) are partnering to help protect your private information after data destruction.
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February 20, 2020
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Witnesses and dashcam footage sought for Robbery
On Tuesday, February 18th at approximately 8:00 pm, a man wearing a mask entered an unlicensed cannabis dispensary in the 2400 block of Clearbrook Road. The man produced a firearm, demanded cash and marihuana, then fled the store.
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February 20, 2020
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Police warning: Be CAUTIOUS about providing access to your computer – FRAUD ALERT
This past weekend, thieves once again struck an unsuspecting Abbotsford citizen, defrauding her of $15,900 through an elaborate phone scam.
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February 18, 2020
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Police ask public’s assistance to locate WANTED person Travis Nigel BRAGG
Travis Nigel BRAGG, 25 years old, is WANTED for:
- Assaulting a peace officer with a weapon
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Possession of property obtained by crime (license plates).
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February 15, 2020
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Body found on Keeping Road
Today at 1:40 pm, the Abbotsford Police responded to the 37000 block of Keeping Road when a resident call 9-1-1 to report that they had located a deceased body roadside.
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February 14, 2020
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Distraction thieves back in town with new techniques
The Abbotsford Police are once again warning our community to be aware of a group of distraction thieves that are back in town. While they continue to use distraction techniques, police are very concerned that there has been a recent escalation in their violence.
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February 12, 2020
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AbbyPD’s Vintage Police Cruiser
The Abbotsford Police Department will be turning 65 this year. To be specific, we will be celebrating 25 years as the Abbotsford Police Department and 40 years as the Matsqui Police Department. This significant milestone will be marked by numerous events, activities and the restoration of a vintage police cruiser.
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February 05, 2020
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UPDATE- Do you recognize this FRAUD couple?
February 5, 2020
The Abbotsford Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in spreading the word. Please be advised that these two suspects have turned themselves in the to Abbotsford Police Department and charges will be forwarded.