Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested a B.C. resident for allegedly stealing $150,000 worth of clothing and children’s toys.
In fact, on Feb. 29, the force’s crime unit executed a search warrant at a home located in Steveston, a neighbourhood in the city of Richmond.
This resulted in police recovering more than 1,000 items that were apparently stolen. And authorities also said the majority of the items seized consisted of new toys and fashion apparel.
A 46-year-old man from Richmond was arrested and then released under conditions as the investigation is still ongoing.
“There are many enthusiasts from both the Lego and Jellycat communities that are guided by ethical and lawful guidelines. We wish to thank those enthusiasts as well as the other concerned members of the community who assisted us in this investigation,” Sgt.Russel Yugai, the NCO In-Charge of Richmond RCMP Serious Crime Support Section, said in a statement.
“This investigation sheds light on some dark corners of the retail theft sector – including the popularity and the resale value of such items and where such items end up.”
