The Agassiz RCMP are investigating a case of theft and fraud, seeking the public's help to identify a suspect.
On June 14, the Agassiz RCMP responded to a report of theft and fraud. Surveillance footage showed a male suspect entering a Save-On Foods in Chilliwack on the 45000 block of Luckakuck Way at about 9 a.m. The RCMP observed him allegedly stealing a wallet from the victim's shopping cart.
The suspect allegedly used the victim's cards to make purchases across multiple jurisdictions, including Chilliwack and Langley.
The RCMP describe the suspect as a male with a large build, dark/olive skin with a round or partial beard, wearing a dark grey or black Nike cap, Air Jordan Jumpman black hoodie, tight-fitting dark blue ripped jeans and white sneakers.
If you recognize this suspect or have been the victim of a similar experience on June 14, contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211 or email the investigator Berthier.Kyobela@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
If you suspect you've been a victim of fraud, the RCMP recommends the following steps:
1. Contact your local RCMP and file a report.
2. Contact your bank or financial institution and your credit card company.
3. Contact the two national credit bureaus and place a fraud alert on your credit reports. Equifax Canada can be contacted at 1=-800-464-7166 and TransUnion Canada can be reached at 1-8777-525-3823.
4. Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or file a report online at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
