Window-smashing spree damages 16 cars at Brentwood Mall in Burnaby
Suspect fled before police arrived Monday. RCMP seeking dashcam footage and asking witnesses to come forward.
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A man smashed windows on 16 cars at Brentwood Mall just before 6:30 p.m. on Monday, before leaving the area before police arrived.
Burnaby RCMP responded after multiple witnesses reported the damage in the parkade. Security personnel searched for the suspect, and witnesses provided a description to police. Investigators obtained CCTV footage of the area.
Police are now asking anyone with dashcam footage from the parkade during the incident to come forward. They are also seeking additional witnesses.
Cpl. Mike Kalanj of Burnaby RCMP said officers "will first attempt to identify the suspect internally, through local and provincial channels" before releasing images publicly, though police may do so in the future.
Any witness with information can contact Burnaby RCMP or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Has the suspect been identified or apprehended since the incident?
Is this connected to similar car vandalism incidents in the area?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
At a glance
Where did the window smashing happen?
The incident occurred at Brentwood Mall in Burnaby, specifically in the parkade.
How many cars were damaged?
16 cars had their windows smashed.
When did this happen?
The incident occurred just before 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026.
