Two suspects identified and arrested in alleged mail theft series

Richmond

2024-04-29 10:00 PDT

File # 2024-12064

Between April 11, 2024 and April 15, 2024 Richmond RCMP received twelve reports regarding stolen mail from single family residences. Richmond RCMP frontline officers quickly connected the reports and increased patrols in the targeted areas.

Richmond RCMP Property Crime Unit in collaboration with Richmond RCMP frontline gathered evidence from which Richmond RCMP PCU officers were able to identify the two suspects.

Both were arrested and released on police undertakings.

In this case our officers were able to quickly identify the series along with the suspects involved. The quick reporting by the victims played a critical part in this process, says Sergeant Russel Yugai, NCO in-charge of Richmond RCMP Investigative Services Support, The theft of mail has a direct nexus to identity theft. It’s important that people be diligent about checking their mail boxes regularly and if you are victimized, report it to police right away.

Some ways you can protect yourself from being the victim of mail theft include:

• Check your mail box regularly;
• Get to know your Postal workers delivery schedule so you can pick-up your mail as soon as possible after it’s delivered;
• If you live in a single-family residence, consider installing a mail box with a lock so it’s harder to access;
• If you have video surveillance share it with police.

For more tips on ways to protect yourself from being a victim of mail theft visit the BC RCMP website.

Richmond RCMP PCU have conduct of this investigation.

This investigation remains active and on-going.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2024-12064. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.

Released by

Cpl. Adriana O'Malley

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