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By Liam Verster

21 Counts of Theft

Alleged prolific thief arrested in Kelowna

Mar 31, 2025 | 3:59 PM

A Kelowna man has been arrested on almost two dozen counts of theft.

Kelowna RCMP said a team of investigators charged a man with 21 counts of Theft Under $5,000 from a single local business after collecting evidence including banking records, video surveillance, and statements.

On March 24, a 37-year old Kelowna man was arrested and charged with the thefts, that allegedly occurred between September and December, 2024.

The man was released from custody pending a court appearance on April 24.

“This type of investigation highlights our detachment’s commitment to targeting recurring property theft,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier, Kelowna RCMP’s Media Relations Officer, said.

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“The RCMP encourages all businesses to report incidents of shoplifting. For more information on steps you can take to protect yourself, your staff and your business, please visit the City of Kelowna’s Business Safety Toolkit.”