An investigation continues after a wanted man was found in an abandoned Port Moody home this week.
According to the Port Moody Police Department (PMPD), he had warrants for his arrest from three agencies across the Lower Mainland in relation to property and driving-related offences.
PMPD spokesperson Const. Sam Zacharias says the public played a key role as they reported suspicious activity to police.
"Incidents like these are such great examples of how the community assists us in improving public safety," says Zacharias in a release today (March 10).
"We thank those who immediately reported this incident to us and remind the public that if they see something suspicious, please report it right away."
Zacharias explains the PMPD received calls around 11 a.m. on Wednesday (March 9) of a man acting suspicious in the 900-block of Clarke Road — not far from Port Moody Secondary.
Reports stated a man appeared to be casing homes and when officers arrived on scene, he was seen unlawfully entering an abandoned home.
He attempted to elude police, but was found and arrested in the basement.
Zacharias says the man was believed to be in possession of stolen goods and break-in tools.
He was held in PMPD custody for a bail hearing. No other information is being released at this time.
