On October 21, 2024 Surrey RCMP North CRU and Delta Police Department Patrol Support Team conducted a one-day operation in the Guildford Town Centre to tackle shoplifting.
The Mall security and nine retail locations (including loss prevention specialists from the U.S.) participated in the project. The project led to the arrest of 25 individuals for shoplifting. The following charges were recommended:
- 17 charges including Theft Under $5,000;
- Possess Identity Documents;
- Failure to Comply with Probation.
Investigators executed 3 warrants and 1 individual was held in custody for breaching probation conditions. Three weapons including knives and pepper spray were seized. In total police recovered over $6,500.00 in stolen merchandise.
“We will continue to ensure our retail spaces in Surrey are safe to work, visit, and shop
,” said S/Sgt Nigel Pronger. “As the busy holiday shopping season approaches, police will have a robust presence in and around our shopping centers in both uniform and covert operations. Those who choose to commit crime face a real risk of arrest and the subsequent legal consequences of their actions.
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