Surrey business owners speak up following string of targeted attacks

A series of violent break-ins in South Surrey has business owners shaken up and frustrated as criminals have been using stolen trucks to ram into stores.

A series of violent break-ins in South Surrey has business owners shaken up and frustrated as criminals have been using stolen trucks to ram into stores.

South Rock Retail, a luxury consignment store, was one of eight businesses targeted in the community this month.

It had surveillance video showing a truck ramming into the store on Aug. 12 at 3 a.m., attempting to break in and smashing the business’ front window and door.

“It’s very disheartening because this is a very tight knit community,” said store owner Ashley McLeod.

“For something like this to happen, it’s just really concerning, especially with the amount of businesses being targeted."

Martino's Cappuccino and Coffee Bar by Crescent Beach was also targeted.

Police say a stolen pick-up truck backed into the shop around 3:44 a.m. Thursday. Thieves were trying to steal an ATM inside.