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Squamish RCMP investigating balaclava-wearing youth banging on doors

Mounties say a ‘series of incidents’ has caused alarm and property damage.
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If you have information about these incidents or can help identify those involved, please contact Sea to Sky RCMP-Squamish at 604-892-6100.

Squamish RCMP officers are investigating after several reports of youth kicking doors at homes and businesses in town. 

Online neighbourhood forums have seen locals posting such incidents in recent months.

Mounties say the "series of incidents" has caused alarm and property damage.

According to a RCMP news release, over the past several weeks, police have received multiple reports of people riding e-bikes while wearing balaclavas and targeting homes by kicking doors in several neighbourhoods.

"These incidents are not only causing financial harm to property owners but are also creating fear and frustration within our community," said Staff Sgt. Gareth Bradley in the release. "We take this behaviour very seriously and are working diligently to identify those involved."

The release also says that thanks to the help of local citizens, several young people alleged to be involved have been caught by officers, but the investigations are ongoing, and "further enforcement actions may follow as necessary."

RCMP remind parents and guardians to talk to their kids about the consequences of their actions. 

"While some may view it as a prank, the damage and distress caused can have serious repercussions," the release states.

Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity immediately to the local RCMP and to take precautions such as locking up and being sure outside lights are working.

"Together, we can ensure our community remains safe and welcoming for everyone," police say.

This isn’t the first time in the last six months that police have made a public appeal about youth behaviour in Squamish. 

On Halloween night, RCMP reported that officers were called out to about 100 youths setting off illegal fireworks, lighting fires, and causing mischief in the area.

"A number of youths were physically and verbally aggressive towards police. Fireworks were directed at police and their vehicles and were set off. Additionally, some youths were in possession of bear spray, bear bangers, improvised explosive devices (IED) and [were] wearing balaclavas," RCMP said at the time.

RCMP ask anyone who has information about the recent door-banging incidents or who can help identify those involved, to please contact Sea to Sky RCMP-Squamish at 604-892-6100.