Thursday, March 28, 2024

Grab-and-dash theft leads police to large cache of stolen property (PHOTOS)

Share

An investigation into a grab-and-dash theft of a carved elephant led police to a large cache of stolen property and Victoria police are trying to find the rightful owners.

Police were called to Hillside Mall on June 10th, after a man was observed grabbing a carved wooden elephant from a store and fleeing. After reviewing surveillance footage, investigators recognized the suspect as a known prolific property offender.

Working with Sidney RCMP officers, investigators located the three suspects, sought and executed search warrants, and discovered a large number of stolen goods. The goods seized include large numbers of dolls, bedding lines, statues and electronics.

“This file is a great example teamwork,” said Acting Chief Constable Colin Watson.  “Store staff, mall security personnel, private citizens and our RCMP partners all played a role in helping our officers with this investigation.”

Investigators believe the overall value of the stolen items seized is estimated at potentially $100,000.

Two Victoria men and a Victoria woman are facing charges. The man police recognized in the surveillance footage remains in custody. Several charges, including those for theft under $5000 and possession of stolen goods, are pending.

If you believe you or your establishment may be the victim of one of these thefts, contact the Victoria police non-emergency line at (250) 995-7654.

Officers will be working to return as many of the items as possible to their rightful owners in the coming weeks and months.

mm
Victoria Buzz Staffhttps://www.victoriabuzz.com
Your inside source for Greater Victoria happenings. Established in 2012.

Read more

Latest Stories