Update: Boost and Bust operations continue
Surrey
2023-12-21 09:47 PST
File # 2023-166640
Surrey RCMP North Community Response Unit (NCRU) had another successful day of targeting retail thieves through their ongoing Boost and Bust Operation.
On December 18, 2023, Surrey RCMP NCRU was on site at Guildford Town Centre Mall targeting retail thieves as part of an enhanced retail theft enforcement strategy. Police arrested fifteen people and recovered approximately four thousand dollars of stolen goods. Some of the items recovered included liquor, high-end clothing, multiple razors, toothbrushes, sharpie marker packages, cosmetics, and food items.
Two suspects were arrested after they tried to get away with over $2300 worth of clothing from two separate stores. Several other suspects were arrested for stealing liquor. In total, police are recommending ten charges for theft under $5000.
Police officers and retail security staff are working very closely in our shopping spaces throughout the city. We make many arrests on the spot, but some investigations take more time, and the arrests are made at a later date or a Warrant of Arrest is issued,
says S/Sgt Nigel Pronger of the Community Response Unit. In January most of us will be worrying about trying to stick to New Year’s resolutions, but for thieves it will be worrying about upcoming court dates, or a knock on the door from police.
For media inquiries contact:
Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha
Surrey RCMP Media Relations Unit
Office: 604-599-7776
Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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