Prince George, B.C. – RCMP in Prince George are hoping the public can help them identify three suspects believed responsible for the theft of a number of smart phones from a local business.

 

On May 18^th, 2013, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a theft of 16 smart phones from a local retailer on 15^th Avenue in Prince George. The theft occurred during the evening of Friday May 17^th.

 

After reviewing surveillance footage from the business, investigators believe  three people are responsible for the theft. One person distracted staff while two others entered a storage room and removed the phones. 

 

Items stolen:

·      2 white Samsung Galaxy S4 phones

·      2 black Samsung Galaxy S4 phones

·      2 black iPhone 5 16 Gb phones

·      3 white iPhone 5 16 Gb phones

·      3 black iPhone 5 32 Gb phones

·      2 white iPhone 5 32 Gb phones

·      2 Blackberry Q10 phones

 

Total value of the stolen items is $13,388.

 

Investigators have been unable to identify the suspects and do not believe they are from the Prince George area. This was a well planned and brazen theft carried out by persons who likely have committed similar offences in other communities. Prince George RCMP are in the process of contacting other Detachments and municipal police forces throughout BC and Alberta in hopes of identifying the suspects. In addition, investigators would also like to speak to anyone who might be able to identify these suspects or provide more information.

 

·      Male of African descent

·      35 to 45 years old

·      Average height

·      180 to 190 lbs

·      Short dark hair and facial stubble

·      Wearing a grey zip up ‘Under Armor’ sweater and a black Toronto Blue Jays ball cap

 

The second suspect is described as:

 

·      Caucasian female

·      40 to 50 years old

·      Below average height

·      Long red hair

·      Wearing a purple patterned top and a black sweater.

 

The third suspect is described as:

·      Male of African descent

·      30 to 40 years old

·      Average height

·      170 to 180 lbs

·      Short dark hair, mustache and goatee

·      Wearing a light coloured v-neck t-shirt

 

If you have any information about these Criminal offences, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477, online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca(English only), or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES (274637) using keyword "pgtips".