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Trail of broken glass: Campbell River RCMP probe multi-day vandalism spree
A downtown business owner says repeated damage and thefts are raising costs, while police review video and the city offers security grants.
- Downtown Campbell River businesses are facing a surge in vandalism and theft, with Onestop Solution owner Kumar reporting his front door glass was smashed over the weekend.
- At least four businesses suffered broken windows between 1:30 and 2:00 a.m. on Aug. 14, prompting Campbell River RCMP to investigate whether these incidents are connected.
- While the City's Downtown Renewal Grant Program offers to reimburse 50 percent of repair costs, insurance premiums rise with every claim, forcing owners like Kumar to cover deductibles.
- Earlier this week, vandals broke into Linda's Nails, stealing items including a debit machine, as Campbell River RCMP encourages anyone witnessing suspicious activity to call 286-6221.
- Kumar suggested regular security patrols during early morning hours could deter future vandalism, describing the incidents as "incredibly devastating" while remaining on edge and monitoring surveillance footage.
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Campbell River store owner frustrated by vandalism, theft
It’s been a sleepless week for Vivek Kumar. Kumar, who owns Onestop Solution, a Shoppers Row business that sells a variety of goods ranging from Indian snacks, cellphone cases, to hockey jerseys, is still reeling after a vandal broke his store’s front door glass over the weekend. “While it may seem like ‘just a broken window’ to some, for a small local business, things like this can feel incredibly devastating,” Kumar posted on social media this…
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