Charges laid in connection with a theft investigation
Smithers
2023-07-11 10:11 HAP
Dossier nº 2023-2802
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On Saturday, July 8, 2023, Smithers RCMP received a report of a theft in progress from a residence in the community.
Police immediately attended and located two suspects who fled from the scene upon police arrival. Both individuals were quickly arrested without further incident.
Shawn Arsenault has been charged in connection with this theft and remains in custody. BC Prosecution Services have approved the following charges:
- 2 counts of fail to comply with a release order
- 1 count of theft over $5000
- 1 count of obstruction
At the time of his arrest Arsenault was wanted on warrants on other matters out of Prince George, Williams Lake and Alberta. The other individual arrested, an adult woman, was released on an undertaking for a court date in October 2023.
Diffusé par :
Cap. Madonna Saunderson
S.-off.-cons. de district (relations avec les médias)District du Nord
4020, 5e Avenue, Prince George (C.-B.) V2M 7E7
Bureau : 250-561-3166
Cellulaire : 250-301-3521
Courriel :
madonna.saunderson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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