Surrey smash-and-grab robberies investigation nets 23 charges
Published 4:12 pm Monday, October 19, 2026
The Surrey Police Service’s prolific offender unit has net 23 criminal charges against a 28-year-old man resulting from its investigation into smash-and-grab robberies at Surrey electronics stores between June and October.
Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton said Austin Thomas Romeo Hogan was arrested on October 5, allegedly with a loaded gun in his possession.
Police say retail staff were assaulted and display cabinets were damaged.
“The estimated cost in stolen goods and damaged property to the Surrey retailers is approximately $100,000,” Houghton said.
Houghton said Hogan has been charged with seven counts of robbery, four counts of theft over $5,000, one count of theft under $5,000, two counts of assault with a weapon, three counts of mischief, one count of possessing a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm without a licence, one count of possessing a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, one count of unauthorized possession of a firearm, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, one count of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and one count of possession of a firearm while prohibited.
Hogan is in custody awaiting a bail hearing.