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Laundry bandits wreaking havoc on coin laundry machines

If you’re having a bad day, you might as well take it out on the closest washer and dryer.

Prince George police are reporting a a rise in laundry crimes in the city after 11 complaints have been filed since July 27th.

Several machines and laundry rooms at apartment buildings have been damaged along with the theft of coins.

Police are asking the public to help locate the suspects.

In addition, police would like to urge all apartment building owners and management companies to take all necessary precautions to secure and monitor coin operated laundry rooms.

They can contact the city’s Community Policing Section at 250-561-3366, to arrange a free security evaluation.

If you witnessed the crime please call the city detachment or crime stoppers.

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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