Police recover $5,400 in Lululemon goods shoplifted from Metrotown in single evening
Authorities recovered more than $5,400 in stolen Lululemon clothing during a targeted crackdown on shoplifting at the busy Metrotown mall in Burnaby, B.C., earlier this month.
Burnaby RCMP said the recovered merchandise – which included hoodies, joggers and other athletic wear – was stolen over the course of a single evening, on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Officers arrested four suspects over the course of two hours that evening, the detachment said in a news release Thursday.
In one shoplifting theft, two men allegedly walked out of the Lululemon with two racks worth of clothing worth approximately $3,500. Another woman left carrying $1,300 in stolen clothing, according to authorities.
The crackdown was conducted by the Burnaby RCMP's Community Response Team, which set out to catch "prolific shoplifters" targeting Metrotown stores around closing time, the detachment said.
"We take organized retail theft seriously," said CRT member Cpl. Sean McInnes, in a statement. "Our officers continue to work with our crime analysts and retailers to focus on areas and times when these types of thefts are most frequently occurring, allowing us to tackle emerging crime trends affecting our community."
Burnaby RCMP did not provide any details on the suspects, or what charges they might be facing. CTV News has reached out to the detachment for more information.
Earlier this month, Metro Vancouver Transit Police announced officers had recovered another $100,000 worth of Lululemon merchandise as part of an investigation into shoplifting at a number of the company's retail locations across the region, including at Metrotown.
The MVTP said shoplifters were using the SkyTrain as a "getaway vehicle," then selling the clothing on Facebook Marketplace.
Authorities said two suspects – a 39-year-old man and a 34-year-old man, both residents of Burnaby – are facing charges of trafficking in property obtained by crime and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 in connection with the MVTP investigation.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
2 dead, third in critical condition after attack in Kingston, Ont., suspect arrested
Two people are dead and a third suffered life-threatening injuries following an attack at an encampment in Kingston, Ont., Thursday. A suspect has been arrested following a multi-hour standoff.
B.C. will scrap carbon tax if feds remove requirement: Eby
British Columbia's premier says the province will end the consumer carbon tax if the federal government removes the legal requirement to have one.
Actor Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies at 63
Chad McQueen, an actor known for his performances in the 'Karate Kid' movies and the son of the late actor and race car driver Steve McQueen, has died. He was 63.
Family of Sikh man speaks out against Toronto-area hospital after beard shaved
The family of a Sikh man from Brampton is seeking an apology, an explanation, and a promise to do better from the local hospital network after they say the facial hair of their loved one was removed without their consent.
Ottawa resident who tested positive for mosquito-borne virus dies, public health says
An Ottawa resident who died of a viral encephalitis this summer tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus eastern equine encephalitis (EEEV), the first human case of the virus in Ottawa.
Trump rules out another debate against Harris as her campaign announces US$47M haul in hours afterward
Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out another presidential debate against Kamala Harris as her campaign announced a massive fundraising haul in the hours after the two candidates met on stage.
'Keep your bags packed': Consul general grilled over $9M NYC condo purchase
After weeks of pressure, Canada's consul general Tom Clark is testifying on Thursday before a House of Commons committee about the purchase of his new official residence in New York that generated a lot of political attention over the summer.
NEW N.B. premier's asylum seeker comments spark controversy
Claims from New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs that Ottawa wants to force the province to take in 4,600 asylum seekers are 'largely fictitious,' says federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller.
TIFF pauses screenings of documentary about Russian soldiers due to 'significant threats'
The Toronto Film Festival says it has been forced to pause the screenings of a documentary about Russian soldiers this weekend, citing 'significant threats to festival operations and public safety.'