Police officers recover $1,200 in ‘stolen goods’ following bike theft report

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C — More than $1,000 of stolen merchandise has been recovered by police after a bike theft arrest, the Fort St. John RCMP says.

According to a press release, police were called to the area of 98th Street and 104th Avenue on Friday, May 23rd at 8:18 p.m. amid reports of a stolen bike.

Upon arrival, officers found a woman who had two unendorsed warrants for which she was arrested and held in court.

Police then allegedly found a large garbage bag full of unopened merchandise. 

Police then attended a store nearby and determined the products, including a large quantity of perfume, had been allegedly taken from the store. RCMP officers then returned the items.

The woman was held on the outstanding warrants until Monday, May 26th.  She was then released under the conditions of her previous release order.

Fort St. John RCMP media relations officer Constable Chad Neustaeter says this arrest highlights what can happen “when there is cooperation between the public and police.”

“In this case a report from a concerned citizen resulted in the recovery of merchandise that had not even yet been reported as stolen and was able to be returned to the business,” said Neustaeter.

Police continue to investigate the alleged theft and the stolen items. The RCMP says additional charges will likely be forwarded to the BC Prosecution Service’s office.