ON July 20, shortly before 3 p.m., Richmond RCMP attended the 7300-block of McMath Road for a possible break-and-enter in progress. The complainant said they saw two strangers walking in his neighbour’s gated yard.

Frontline officers observed two men running from the area. The scene was quickly contained and the first man was located and arrested shortly thereafter. The second suspect was located and arrested with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service.

“If this neighbour hadn’t called police, these two suspects could potentially still be at large,” said Inspector Mike Roberts, Officer-in-Charge of Richmond RCMP Frontline Policing. “We want to commend this complainant for their quick action in calling and providing detailed suspect descriptions to our call taker. This demonstrates the key role everyone can play in enhancing community safety in Richmond.”

Amine Benbihi and Tyler James Harden have each been charged with one count of break-and-enter.

Richmond RCMP recommends visiting the BC RCMP website for tips on ways in which you can enhance your home’s overall security.