A Metchosin home under construction was broken into Dec. 28.
West Shore RCMP were called out to the La Bonne Road home at 12:48 p.m.
Nothing was stolen but all of the electrical wiring and plumbing were cut.
"This is a unique incident involving a substantial monetary loss to local contractors," said Const. Sarah Beckett, West Shore RCMP media relations officer.
RCMP is asking anyone with information to call the detachment at 250-474-2264.