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Cranbrook RCMP seeking suspect following string of thefts

Numerous thefts from vehicles early Sunday, September 13th has Cranbrook RCMP now looking to identify a potential suspect.

In the early morning hours, RCMP said they received several calls about thefts from vehicles.

“The unknown suspect went into several vehicles within a three-block radius and took numerous items including bank cards and credit cards,” said Cranbrook RCMP.

Police later learned that one of the stolen credit cards had been used at a local business.

“Officers were able to get a photo of the suspect and are asking members of the public to help identify the male,” said RCMP.

Cranbrook RCMP described the suspect has a Caucasian male with puffy hair and light pants, standing about 6’0″ tall. and weighing approximately 200 pounds.

Anyone that may be able to identify the man is asked to contact the Cranbrook RCMP detachment at 250-489-3471 or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at canadiancrimestoppers.org.

Bradley Jones
Bradley Jones
Delivering local news and sports in the East Kootenay since April 2016, Bradley now calls Cranbrook home. Born and raised in Airdrie, AB, Bradley graduated from Lethbridge College, and has been a journalist, news anchor and reporter since 2014. Bradley took on local News Director responsibilities when he moved to Cranbrook in 2016. He is now Vista Radio's Kootenay News Director, managing and overseeing all news operations at the company's five regional radio stations in Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson, Castlegar, and Grand Forks.

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