RIDGE Meadows RCMP said on Thursday that they are aware of a video circulating online showing property damage at Garden Hill Cremation and Funeral Services in Maple Ridge. Police are in contact with the owners of the business and an investigation into this matter is underway.

RCMP said that the safety of residents and businesses in Maple Ridge’s Town Centre remains a priority for them. They noted that police-led safety initiatives such as Project Dovetail and Project Sentinel highlighted the importance of maintaining high visibility and cultivating positive relationships with businesses and residents in the downtown core.

RCMP said they are taking steps to ensure that police remain visible and accessible to businesses and residents in the downtown core. Beginning May 22, Ridge Meadows RCMP in concert with the City of Maple Ridge will be hosting pop up Community Safety Tents to provide support to local businesses and offer an opportunity to chat with police about concerns they may have. Community Safety Tents are planned to occur weekly for several weeks at various locations and times which will be announced soon.

Additionally, businesses and residents in the Maple Ridge Town Centre can expect to see an increase in visible police presence in the next several weeks within the downtown core.