SERIAL SHOPLIFTER ON WEST 4TH!!!
The shoplifter, thief , scammer is back. He has already hit all the businesses on 4th ave and Alma and going East along 4th ave as far as I know. So far he has stolen from the Shoe repair shop, the coffee shops, doctors’ offices and he tried to scam me today. He has been around for years and all the book stores have banned him. He preys upon new owners and new staff. Usually has a big , confusing story. Steals as soon as he walks through the door, then tries to return stolen items for cash after confusing you with his story or big order. Tries to get you all excited about a big sale, gets you busy or going to the back then shovels stock into a bag. He steals children’s clothing, food orders, books, corkscrews, coffee beans, pet shampoo, udo’s oil, women’s makeup/clothing. dog leashes, shoe polish, cash out of the till, your purse, your patients’ purses, wallets out of patients jacket pockets, you name it.
He might steal items one day and come back the next day to return when a different employee is working never has a receipt but gives you a good story about that too (fundraisers gone bad, bed and breakfast in Kelowna, his wife will come back with a receipt)
Spread the word, the police have been phoned numerous times but make sure you phone if he steals something otherwise they don’t know how bad it is. He resurfaces every 6-12 months.
He changes his hair color, right now it is salt and pepper silvery grey, sometimes it is black, sometimes he wears a hat. Please pass this photo around to local businesses.
KEEP YOUR PEEPERS OPEN!!!
Tags: burglaries on west 4th, shoplifting on west 4th, thieves
