A trio of masked men stole marijuana from a licensed grow-op in Abbotsford early this morning (Wednesday).
Abbotsford Police Department officers responded to the 2200 block of Windsor Street for a report of a home invasion at 4:28 a.m.
The resident called the police to report that he and his teenage son were sleeping when three masked men brandishing firearms broke into their home and tied them up.
The suspects robbed them of an undisclosed amount of marijuana and their 2011 white Ford F-350 with licence plate LS 9325. The victims were not injured.
The truck was located by a vigilant citizen later Wednesday morning, the APD said on Twitter.
UPDATE: This vehicle has been located by a #Twitter follower! #Power of #SocialMedia! #THANKYOU for keeping an 👀 out for us! https://t.co/dmTTLVkQ8z
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) January 10, 2018
The APD’s major crime unit is leading the investigation with the assistance of patrol division officers and members of the forensic identification unit.
Anyone with information about this incident or locates this pickup truck is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police at 604-859- 5225.
APD patrol #police officers responded to home invasion this morning where 3 masked men force entry into residence and steal #marijuana from licensed grow op. More details: https://t.co/jiZBhuvv5u Have details? Call 604-859-5225, txt ABBYPD (22973) or @CrimestoppersC
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) January 10, 2018