Denman Island Burglary Incident with Police Response

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A burglary occurred at an old house on Denman Island, triggering a silent alarm that alerted police. Officers responded quickly, pursued suspects who fled on foot along a railway line, and successfully apprehended one individual after a creative impersonation of a police dog was used to encourage surrender.

Related locations

• 5909 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 1000 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 6011 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 3941 EAST RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1035 DUSTY RD DENMAN ISLAND
• A-1795 SWAN RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 5515 LACON RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1341 SCHMIDT RD DENMAN ISLAND

Sources

• “The old house had been broken into again... The burglars had chosen their moment with care... I called out: “Police! Stop!”... I barked. “RARF!”... The figure come to a stop and raise his hands in the air... The handcuffs went on.” — The Islands Grapevine – July 23rd, 2020 (July 23rd, 2020)

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