‘How far can we let this go?’

Items stolen, damage done during break-in at William’s Seafood late Wednesday into Thursday; general manager calls on those in power to take action to curb criminal trends

Another downtown Fredericton business has fallen victim to a crime causing it damage and forcing it to close its doors, and its owner says something has to be done to deal with the problem.

William’s Seafood, located on the Exhibition Grounds on Smythe Street, announced on Facebook on Thursday morning that it would be closed temporarily until further notice due to a break-in.

Vehicles from cleanup and alarm service providers were parked outside William’s Seafood on Thursday afternoon, as the business contended with the fallout from an early-morning break-in. (Photo: Don MacPherson/The Fredericton Independent)

“Sometime early [Thursday] morning vandals entered the restaurant and did some extensive damage,” the post said. 

“We are taking care of all necessary procedures and precautions at this time so that we can open safely again soon.”

The Fredericton Police Force confirmed Thursday officers were investigating the incident.