ABBOTSFORD Police Patrol officers recently responded to a construction site alarm during the overnight hours. Upon arriving, officers entered the site and located three youths, 14 and 15 years old, who had gained unauthorized access to the property and were hiding after climbing on a large crane.

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

Police said in a post on X: “This incident highlights the public safety concerns associated with unauthorized access to construction sites. 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. Construction sites are not playgrounds and can present numerous hidden hazards, particularly after hours when no workers are present.”

They also noted: “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.