Poppy box thief caught on camera

VANCOUVER – North Vancouver RCMP have a photo of a man who allegedly stole two poppy boxes on Nov. 4 and they want the public’s help to identify him.

Police say at about 9 p.m. the suspect entered a drug store on Lonsdale Avenue and allegedly stole a poppy box off the counter. About 20 minutes later the same man entered a gas station a few blocks away and while paying for gas and goods with various coins, he then stole the poppy box off that counter.

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“People give to the poppy fund out of respect and remembrance”, said Cpl. Richard De Jong of the North Vancouver RCMP. “When someone steals a poppy box they are taking money from someone who has served our country.”

If you can identify this man you are asked to call the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).