Suspect in case of stolen bracelets identified
West Shore
2024-07-25 14:22 PDT
File # 2024-13660
On July 23 2024, The West Shore RCMP published a media release in relation to a suspect who appeared to be stealing bracelets from the front porch of a residence.
The theft occurred on July 17 at approximately 3:30 p.m. from the front porch of a residence near the 2700 block Lakehurst Drive in Langford.
Police learned an 11-year-old girl had been selling handmade gemstone bracelets outside her residence with a collection of them on display. The girl and her parent went inside their residence for a few minutes and came back out to discover the majority of the bracelets on display had been stolen. The handmade bracelets were made using gemstones and priced at $15 a piece. Approximately 40 bracelets were stolen totalling a $600 in value.
Video surveillance showed a female suspect approach the home and appear to dump the majority of the bracelets from the display into her bag before walking away.
As a result of the media release, the suspect in this investigation has been identified. West Shore RCMP are continuing this investigation. We thank the public and media for sharing the orginal post along with the video which has now been taken down.
Released by:
Cpl. Nancy SaggarMedia Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP
698 Atkins Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 3A4
Office: 250-474-2264
Fax: 250-474-8790
Email:
westshore_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: westshore.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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