Over $10,000 in Tires Stolen During Midnight Break-In in Castlegar

Police in Castlegar are searching for information following a targeted break-and-enter at a local business that left an owner missing thousands of dollars in high-end vehicle accessories. The burglary occurred shortly after midnight on October 7, 2026, along the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue, where thieves made off with custom tires and alloy rims estimated to be worth over $10,000.

According to security footage reviewed by investigators, several suspects pulled up in two separate vehicles before forcing entry into the property. The stolen merchandise includes 18 inch satin black Toyota alloy rims, as well as sets of Michelin X -Ice Snow and Toyo Observe GSi6 LS winter tires.

Mounties are now urging the public to help locate the two suspect vehicles captured on camera. The primary vehicle is an older-model, light colored recreational vehicle (RV) featuring distinctive blue pinstriping, a rear bike rack loaded with bicycles, and a red bag or container secured to the roof. It was accompanied by a smaller, light colored SUV.

Corporal Brett Urano, Media Relations Officer for the Castlegar RCMP said We are asking anyone who may have seen these vehicles in the area during the early morning hours of October 7, or who may have dash camera footage, to contact police Even information that may seem minor could be valuable to investigators."

Anyone with relevant dashcam footage or information that could help identify the vehicles or individuals involved is asked to reach out to the Castlegar RCMP at 250-365-7721, referencing file number 2026-2966.