Stolen merchandise included food, clothing, electronics and cosmetics
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On May 25, officers from the Surrey RCMP’s north community unit, Metro Vancouver Transit Police Services crime suppression team and Delta Police Service patrol support team were at Guildford Town Centre mall to target retail theft.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
One of those arrested, 26-year-old Donovan Alexander from Vancouver, was caught stealing twice within 90 minutes, police allege. He was released after his second arrest and then arrested a third time 90 minutes later at a nearby supermarket. “We recognize that criminals are conducting retail theft across municipal borders, often using public transit, and their crimes have a significant negative impact on the community, including local businesses. These crimes result in additional costs to our families with each purchase we make,” said Staff Sgt. Nigel Pronge, who heads the north community response unit.Spring subscription sale:
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