A Richmond RCMP investigation has resulted in charges against a suspect in an alleged theft and robbery at a local Richmond mall.
The alleged offences took place in January. On January 16, two men entered a store and allegedly stole 53 pairs of sunglasses valued at over $23,000. On January 20, one of the men from the previous incident along with a woman entered the same store and allegedly produced a can of bear spray while stealing nine pairs of sunglasses valued at over $3,200.
Richmond RCMP Airport Crime Unit (ACU) took conduct of the investigations and identified the man allegedly involved in both incidents. Anibal Armando Escobar Bogarin has been charged with theft over $5,000, robbery and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Escobar Bogarin was arrested and released from custody with multiple conditions including not to attend the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet mall.
“Retail theft is a serious concern for our local residents and business community. By bringing charges against those involved, we hope to send a loud message that criminal acts will not be tolerated,” said Staff-Sgt. Sahan Perera, NCO in-charge of Vancouver International Airport Police Operations, on Monday.
Richmond RCMP said they are actively working to identify two other suspects.
The first suspect is described as:
* Female
* Shoulder length orange / yellow hair
* Wearing a medical mask, black hat, black sweatshirt, black sweatpants and white runners with blue stripes and holding a cannister in her right hand.
The second suspect is described as:
* Male
* Medium skin tone
* Black hair
* Black facial hair
* Wearing a beige baseball hat, dark denim jacket, black shirt, blue jeans and was carrying a green reusable shopping bag and holding a cannister in his hand.
These investigations remain active and ongoing.
Anyone who may have witnessed, or have information regarding these files, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2025-1865.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.
