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Eleven arrests were made earlier this month in Richmond during a joint operation between Richmond RCMP property crime unit, Metro Vancouver Transit Police, and a number of local businesses.
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Joint operation results in 11 arrests in Richmond
Published 10:18 PST, Thu December 22, 2022
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Richmond RCMP property crime unit partnered with Metro Vancouver Transit Police and a number of Richmond businesses to catch thieves targeting Richmond earlier this month.
On Dec. 13, the groups worked together to conduct focused enforcement on shoplifters and arrested 11 people. Half of those arrested were from other jurisdictions and have allegedly committed similar offences outside Richmond.
“We know that many individuals committing crimes move between jurisdictions. That’s why these joint operations are so important, as it allows us to work in partnership to identify and arrest those committing these crimes,” says Sgt. Russel Yugai, Richmond investigative services. “While some offenders steal for personal reasons, we know that others are part of a more organized group that have been given a list of specific items they are supposed to steal. Whatever their reason, shoplifting can have a significant impact on a business, including financial, which ultimately affects the consumer. By focusing on these offenders, we are protecting our community as a whole.”
While most of the 11 arrests were for alleged thefts, a man and woman were arrested for allegedly attempting to use a fraudulently obtained gift card to purchase items from a store.
A bait bike was also deployed as part of this operation, although no attempts were made to steal it.
Richmond RCMP property crime unit will be conducting extra enforcement throughout the holiday season.
Anyone who has witnessed a potential crime or who has information about a potential crime is encouraged to contact their police of jurisdiction. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit solvecrime.ca.
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