By Aaron Schulze

More Patrols

Williams Lake RCMP receives funding to increase downtown police presence

Dec 4, 2025 | 7:12 AM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — Residents in Williams Lake are being told to expect an increased police presence in the downtown core throughout the holiday season and into the new year.

Williams Lake RCMP say they’ve received funding to provide consistent, enhanced, proactive and highly visibly police presence to prevent and suppress violent criminal activity.

In a news release Wednesday (Dec. 3), the Williams Lake detachment says it completed an application for the Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement Program (C-STEP) in late November 2025.

Williams Lake RCMP credits the C-STEP funding in helping officers identify, locate and arrest suspects connected to a reported theft from a locked vehicle on Nov. 27.

Thieves reportedly broke the window and stole multiple items, including a backpack containing computer equipment. Police say the stolen items have since been returned.

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“These patrols will continue throughout the holiday season and into the new year” S/Sgt. Brad McKinnon states. “The public can expect to see an increase in police presence in the downtown core.”

The suspects were released from custody with a future court date. The investigation into the Nov. 27 break-in is ongoing.