3 youths caught with BB guns, counterfeit currency after trespassing at Abbotsford construction site

ABBOTSFORD – Police in Abbotsford say they’ve seized three imitation firearms and more than $11,000 in counterfeit currency after three youths were found trespassing at an Abbotsford construction site.

AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker says police recently responded to a construction site alarm during the overnight hours at an undisclosed location. When police arrived, they entered the site and located three youths, ages 14 and 15 years old, who had gained unauthorized access to the property and were hiding within after climbing on a large crane.

During the investigation, officers located and seized three BB guns and more than $11,000 in counterfeit Canadian currency on the three youth.

“This incident highlights the public safety concerns associated with unauthorized access to construction sites,” Sgt. Wallker said. “In addition to the risk of significant injury or death from heavy machinery, excavations, and elevated work areas, entering a construction site without permission may result in criminal charges of break and enter.”

Sgt. Walker says construction sites are obviously not playgrounds and can present numerous hidden hazards, particularly after hours when no workers are present.

“The incident also serves as a reminder for parents and guardians to speak with their kids about the dangers and legal consequences of trespassing, as well as the legal implications of possessing imitation firearms in public and counterfeit currency,” Sgt. Walker said.