Thieves steal $16K in electronics from Colwood, B.C., store: RCMP
The West Shore RCMP say the theft was reported at the London Drugs at 1907 Island Highway. (RCMP)
Mounties are investigating after a pair of shoplifters made off with $16,000 worth of electronics from a store in Colwood, B.C.
The West Shore RCMP say the theft was reported at the London Drugs at 1907 Island Highway.
Investigators say a man and a woman entered the store at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 26.
The man allegedly pried open a lock on an electronics cabinet and the pair stole approximately $16,000 in merchandise.
Police provided surveillance images of the suspects Wednesday. Investigators said they are looking for a light-skinned man who was wearing a blue T-shirt and black pants with a black baseball hat and black sneakers.
The woman is described as light-skinned with brown hair in a braid. She was wearing a white ball cap, white T-shirt, dark facemask and black pants.
Anyone who recognizes the suspects is asked to contact the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
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