There’s an eyewear bandit in town!
Oak Bay Police are currently investigating a second robbery of an optical business in the community.
On November 30th, at 3:59 a.m. police were alerted by a commercial alarm in the 2000 block of Cadboro Bay Road.
When officers attended the business, they found a smashed-out window.
Approximately 40 pairs of eyewear frames were stolen. The estimated value of the theft is believed to be over $8,000.
This now marks the second commercial eyewear-related robbery within three weeks.
Related: Police investigating after $15,000 worth of merchandise stolen from Oak Bay store
On November 13th, Oak Bay police were called to a commercial break and enter, where $15,000 worth of eyewear and eyeglass frames were stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to call Oak Bay Police at 250-592-2424, and quote file # 2022-3684.
