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Police seek help in identifying suspect in Oak Bay pet store theft

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Oak Bay Police released a photo of a suspect they say stole a betta fish and food from a local pet store.

The owner of Bosley’s pet store on Oak Bay Avenue reported the robbery to police after catching the suspect on camera.

The theft occurred between 1 and 1:15 p.m. on August 31st when an unidentified man entered the store and stole a beta fish as well as two food packages totaling $70.

The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, shows the suspect is a white male between 50 and 60 years-old, with a hunched back that is distinctive and at the time of the robbery he was wearing a black over-the-shoulder messenger bag. 

Oak Bay Police released the photos of the suspect in hopes anyone with information will call them at 250-592-2424 or Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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Curtis Blandy
Curtis Blandy has worked with Victoria Buzz since September 2022. Previously, he was an on air host at The Zone @ 91-3 as well as 100.3 The Q in Victoria, BC. Curtis is a graduate from NAIT’s radio and television broadcasting program in Edmonton, Alta. He thrives in covering stories on local and provincial politics as well as the Victoria music scene. Reach out to him at curtis@victoriabuzz.com.
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