By Ian Holmes

Several guns stolen from Qualicum Beach home worries police

Jan 5, 2017 | 2:31 PM

PARKSVILLE — Oceanside RCMP are worried about guns in the wrong hands after a Qualicum Beach home was broken into.

Cpl. Jesse Foreman says a man who returned to his Andreeff Road home from two weeks away reported on Tuesday that five of his long guns had been stolen.

“We canvassed the area but no one could put an exact pinpoint date on when this occurred,” said Foreman.

He says two shotguns and three rifles were stolen, noting they were all properly stored in a cabinet. Foreman says access was gained through the basement of the home, located on the northern edge of Qualicum.

Foreman says this case is a good example of taking more diligence to protect dangerous goods, like firearms, from intruders.

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“It’s important to note that meeting minimum standards of securing your firearms is great, but like anything, we can always go above and beyond to really get these things secure and hidden,” he said.

However, Foreman points out that there is no evidence that the guns in this case were targeted. He says it doesn’t appear any ammunition was stolen, adding that a few other far less valuable items were taken during the heist.

He says a forensic expert has been called in to investigate in hopes of advancing the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 or Crimestoppers 1-800-222-8477.