29-05-2025
Man charged after rocks thrown into several homes in Colwood, B.C.
An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A 34-year-old man is in custody, charged with mischief, after police investigated several reports of rocks being thrown through the windows of homes near Victoria.
The West Shore RCMP say the spree of destruction occurred in the early-morning hours of May 25 in Colwood.
Officers responded to the 3000 block of Clement Road at 12:37 a.m. after a rock was thrown through the window of a home, according to a statement from the local RCMP detachment.
As the investigation progressed, more complaints poured in about rocks thrown through windows and vehicles damaged in the area, including on nearby Allandale and Owens roads, police said.
A suspect was arrested at approximately 7:30 a.m. the same day.
Court records show Christopher Elliot, born in 1991, was charged on May 26 with one count of mischief to property over $5,000.
He was held in custody pending a court appearance scheduled for June 3.
'This arrest was the result of tireless work by the front-line officers and the collaborative support from West Shore's Investigative Support Team, whose efforts led to the identification of additional victims and witnesses,' Sgt. Kevin Shaw said in the statement Thursday.
'This is a great example of those two units working together to investigate a rash of damage to vehicles and property in support of the eventual arrest.'
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information about the incidents to contact investigators at 250-474-2264.
