A Surrey man is facing 12 charges ranging from break-and-enter to mischief over $5,000 following alleged incidents at two New Westminster SkyTrain stations earlier this month.
The first incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on March 1 when two suspects broke into the 22nd Street SkyTrain station. The suspects were able to break into an ATM machine and remove the cash box before fleeing the scene, a media release from Transit Police explained.
Two days later, New Westminster police were called to the Braid Street SkyTrain station following a report someone had broken into the station. Once inside the station, the suspect attempted to break into a ticket vending machine and when that failed, he broke into an office, the release stated.
The suspect fled the station by way of the SkyTrain tracks and was arrested by New Westminster police as he made his way to Lougheed station.
Following the suspect’s arrest, Transit Police identified the individual as one of the suspects in the March 1 incident. Upon further investigation, transit officers recovered a “significant quantity” of cash, according to the release.
Crown counsel has since approved charges recommended by both New Westminster police and Transit Police.
Peter Harvey Hogan has been charged with break-and-enter, theft over $5,000, possession of break-in instruments, disguising face with intention to commit an offence, possession of break-in instruments for coin-operated devices, and mischief over $5,000 in connection with the March 3 incident. He is also facing charges of break-and-enter, break out after committing an offence, possession of break-in instruments, mischief, possession of break-in instruments for coin-operated devices, and mischief to obstruct the use/enjoyment of property for the alleged March 1 incident.
Hogan remains in custody at this time and is expected in court on March 16.
