Man charged after 2 residential break-ins in Abbotsford
Bryan Barker, 48, faces three charges after two residential break-ins in rural Abbotsford, police said. Investigators recovered stolen property.
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A 48-year-old man has been charged after two residential break-ins at rural Abbotsford properties in September 2026, police said. Bryan Barker faces two counts of break and enter and one count of disguise with intent following an investigation by the Abbotsford Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit.
On September 3, patrol officers responded to a home in the 1700 block of Bradner Road after a reported forced entry. Police said the home was occupied and that several valuable items were stolen before the person left.
A second break-in was reported on September 14 at a home in the 27900 block of Montesina Avenue, about two kilometres from the first property. Valuable items were also stolen from that home, according to police.
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Search and arrest
Police said the Crime Reduction Unit took over both investigations because of similarities between the incidents. Investigators identified a person they believed was responsible for both.
On September 15, unit members executed a search warrant at a residence in the 27200 block of Fraser Highway, with assistance from the Gang Crime Unit and Drug Enforcement Unit. One person was arrested without incident, and investigators recovered property stolen during the break-ins, police said.
Sergeant Hanninen of the Crime Reduction Unit said residential break-ins are particularly troubling because they affect a person’s sense of safety at home.
The Abbotsford Police file numbers are 2026-37700 and 2026-39338.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Abbotsford Police Department
