EV cables swiped from Port Moody rec centre

Police are gathering evidence after six EV fast-charge cables were cut and stolen from the Port Moody rec centre on Ioco Road.

Rec centre security realized the cables had been cut just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday night after sensors alerted them to the damage, according to a release from the Port Moody Police Department.

“We are in the evidence gathering phase of this investigation which includes canvassing for possible CCTV footage,” stated Port Moody Police Department spokesperson Const. Sam Zacharias.

Police have seen other wire thefts in Port Moody where thieves liquidate metals, Zacharias told the Dispatch.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the department.

The chargers will be back in service quickly, as cable replacements are often wrapped up within 24 hours, according to BC Hydro media relations representative Susie Rieder.

“Recently, several of our EV charging sites across the province have been impacted by cable theft,” Rieder said, adding that tampering with electrical equipment carries a serious risk of injury.

Since October 2025, BC Hydro has paid approximately $1 million to repair EV fast-charging stations following 44 cable thefts.

“Unfortunately, this is part of a broader, industry-wide challenge affecting EV infrastructure across North America,” Rieder stated. “While the copper inside charging cables has a relatively low resale value, these thefts create costly damage and disrupt service for customers who rely on public charging infrastructure every day.”

BC Hydro is looking to improve security at charging stations by adding better lighting, more security cameras, and protective cable covering, Rieder stated.