RCMP Shoplifting Blitz a Success

B.C., West Kelowna

2022-12-09 10:11 PST

File # File 2022-72217

On November 18th and 19th, 2022, the West Kelowna RCMP in partnership with local businesses and lost prevention officers engaged in their sixth loss prevention project.

As a result of proactive enforcement strategies put in place by the coordinated team, 23 shoplifters were apprehended in two days. Surveillance was conducted on the suspects while they were committing crimes inside the businesses and they were apprehended when exiting the stores. Some of the individuals attempted to leave the stores with shopping carts full of stolen merchandise.

Police regularly receive reports of theft in progress from different locations. The West Kelowna RCMP continues to be committed to preventing threats of, or violence towards the professionals that prevent retail theft in our communities, stated Corporal Judith Bertrand, from the West Kelowna RCMP.

  

 "Thankfully, police officers have developed good partnerships with lost prevention officers. Together, the group can reduce shoplifting by collecting evidence and safely arresting the suspects while they are still in possession of the merchandise," added Corporal Bertrand.

 

Released by

Cpl. Judith Bertrand

Media Relations Officer
West Kelowna RCMP
2390 Dobbin Road, West Kelowna, C.B., V4T 2H9
Office: 250-768-2880
Cell: 778-363-8439

Email: judith.bertrand@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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