Victoria police release photo of man wanted in $4500 art theft

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the man responsible for stealing a piece of jade art valued at $4,500.

Victoria police have released a picture, taken from a store surveillance camera, in hopes someone will recognize him.

The statue was taken from a Government Street business about 12:15 p.m. Saturday, November 6.

Investigators later learned the same man stole an Apple laptop from Staples.

Anyone with information about the suspect or this incident is asked to call police at 250-995-7654.

Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.