In the different security footage videos, investigators observed Perfect attempting to purchase a large number of lottery tickets with is debit card. However, in most incidents, the card was declined despite several attempts. While the clerk checked if the PIN pad was working properly, Perfect would allegedly grab the lottery tickets and run out of the store, said Cpl. Jamie Chung.
On April 14, the crime spree came to an end when the trail of stolen tickets led investigators to arrest the 33-year-old Port Coquitlam man.
Perfect is now facing 17 theft charges and has been held in custody since his arrest.