Vernon's Swan Lake Motors has suffered a break-in, and it's not the first time.
The business shared an image from a security camera of a masked intruder breaking into the dealership off Highway 97 near Stickle Road in the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 15.
"As I clean up the shattered glass in the early hours of the morning, I find myself asking — is this just how it is now? Do I have to go to bed every night wondering if this will be the night?" a member of the business posted.
"The worst part? The thief knew exactly where to go and brought the tools to get what they wanted. This wasn’t random — it was planned. We are a small, family-run business that works hard to provide for our community. We can't keep paying for these thieves while trying to stay afloat."
The business is asking the public if anyone has door cam footage from Pleasant Valley Road between the hours of 2:40 a.m. and 3:10 a.m., saying the suspect was on foot while carrying a small safe.
"Any information would be appreciated," the business member said. "We’re just trying to run an honest business, and this kind of loss hurts more than just the bottom line."
The Morning Star has reached out to the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP for information on this incident.
