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Nanaimo Couple Facing 15 Charges After Downtown Liquor Store Thefts
- On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Nanaimo RCMP arrested a 33-year-old man and 40-year-old woman facing at least nine theft-related charges from the BCLiquor store at Port Place Shopping Centre.
- Gary O'Brien, media relations officer for Nanaimo RCMP, said the business had been "hit hard" over recent weeks, leading investigators to identify the two suspects, who are in a relationship.
- Mounties forwarded 15 recommended charges to the BC Prosecution Service regarding the pair, who were allegedly involved in nine police investigations related to liquor theft and breach of court-imposed conditions.
- Both suspects remain in police custody following their appearance in Nanaimo Provincial Court on Sept. 23, awaiting their next scheduled court date on Sept. 29.
- Insp. Donovan Tait, Operations Officer for the Nanaimo RCMP, noted that retail theft is "not a victimless crime," as such incidents significantly impact local businesses and their employees.
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Nanaimo couple facing 15 charges after downtown liquor store thefts
Mounties have two people still in custody after they allegedly committed multiple thefts from the BC Liquor Store at Port Place Shopping Centre over recent weeks. The pair face a total of 15 charges, including several breaches of court orders. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
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