Nanaimo RCMP seek suspect after poppy donation box stolen

Nanaimo RCMP have launched an investigation into a stolen Royal Canadian Legion Poppy campaign donation box just days before Remembrance Day..

According to police, the theft occurred around 10 p.m. on Sunday, November 8th at a Panago Pizza located at 6560 Island Highway North. 

Security camera footage shows a suspect walk into the restaurant, pick up the box and leave with it. 

The suspect is described as a Caucasian woman with long blonde hair, a black and white toque and red purse. 

“It is disheartening to learn of these thefts given that they are intended to support Canadian veterans and their families,” said Inspector Donovan Tait, operations officer with Nanaimo RCMP. 

Anyone who recognizes the woman or has any information regarding the theft is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at (250) 754-2345.