West Shore RCMP caught a suspect in the midst of breaking into and stealing from various vehicles in the 769 Arncotte Ave. parking lot on Oct. 8.
Police received a report last Thursday from a witness who saw a male suspect going in and out of multiple vehicles.
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The witness provided police a detailed enough description that when they arrived at the scene they quickly identified a suspect. Spotting the police, the man jumped out of the box of a pick up truck and took off on foot. Police chased him down and caught him.
@WestshoreRCMP caught a thief red handed going in and out of parked vehicles stealing valuables! All because witnesses acted quickly and called in the suspicious activity. https://t.co/uaOHiTuMDU
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) October 14, 2020
Police then received another report from a second witness who said they had seen the suspect placing items in a bag that he left behind when he fled. Police recovered the bag and several stolen items within it.
The suspect is an 18-year-old Langford resident. He has been arrested for theft under $5,000 and possession of stolen property. Charges are pending.
West Shore RCMP remind residents to keep an eye out and report anything suspicious.
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