Two charged with theft from Sumas Prairie farm

With the help of farmers in Sumas Prairie, the Abbotsford Police Department was able to arrest two-property criminals on Dec. 15.

Just before 4 p.m., a farmer on the 2900 block of Tolmie Road noticed two suspicious males trying to steal his equipment. They fled after being noticed, leaving a vehicle that had been reported stolen behind.

AbbyPD arrests two property crime offenders within the Sumas Prairie after being observed by Vigilant Farmers. https://t.co/zTyIkc1Pg8 pic.twitter.com/Wt3WJLXDNq

— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) December 16, 2021

The Abbotsford Police Department sent nearby flood response officers to the site, where they brought dogs and back-up.

But before their arrival, they told farmers to keep an eye out for the two men on the run and gave them any information they might need to cooperate with the police investigation.

After they established containment, the police found the two men and took them into custody without injury.

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The names of the charged individuals are Patrick Schryver and Kusone Robinson. Schryver was charged with possession of stolen property, theft under $5,000, and breach of release order. Robinson was only charged with theft under $5,000.

“The AbbyPD continues to make the safety and security of the Sumas Prairie residents a top priority. Members of the AbbyPD Crime Reduction Unit, along with our front-line officers, are out patrolling and making every effort to hold those involved in property crime offenses responsible,” says a statement from the AbbyPD.

Meantime, police are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity to police and to be mindful of their property as well as their neighbor’s.