RCMP in the Comox Valley is asking the public to remain vigilant following three break-ins targeting the residences of Asian-owned businesses.

In a release, Const. Holly Carlson of the Comox Valley RCMP鈥檚 Major Crime Unit. said that high-value items are being stolen, and investigators believe that those residences are being targets with a prior 鈥榲isit鈥� from the culprit(s) to see if anyone is home.

鈥淚n the event that the suspects encounter the homeowner, they may mention that they are are the wrong house,鈥� she added.

鈥淲e encourage homeowners to contact police right away if that happens.鈥�

The three break-ins occurred within days of each other in both Courtenay and Comox.

On Feb. 24, police responded to a break and enter at the 1100 block of Hornby Place in Courtenay; on Feb. 28, they responded to a similar incident at the 700 block of Aspen Road in Comox and on March 1 they responded to a break and enter at the 1700 block of Thorpe Avenue in Courtenay.

Police noted the incidents remain actively under investigation, including whether or not there is a connection between them.

They are also asking for the public鈥檚 help to review residential security footage and to report any suspicious activity right away.

RCMP added there are a variety of ways to keep homes secure, including arranging for housesitting while on vacation, using timers on indoor lights and motion sensor lights outdoors and installing a doorbell camera.