Listen Live
Listen Live

Trail RCMP arrest “mystery shopper”

A Trail man was arrested for allegedly stealing approximately $1000.00 worth of items from a local store and claiming to be a “mystery shopper”.

Trail RCMP said a 25-year-old man allegedly used a shovel to smash the glass door to a display case in the electronics department of a local store on the 1600 block of Marcolin Drive at around 11:00 a.m. on August 16th.

According to the Trail RCMP, an employee observed the incident and alerted other employees who helped detain the man.

Once RCMP officers detained the individual, the man tried to convince the arresting officer that he was a mystery shopper sent to the store to test the store’s security.

The man is facing one count of theft and one count of mischief.

Josiah Spyker
Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Kootenay drivers ticketed in fall traffic safety blitz

Dozens of drivers in the Kootenays were ticketed in September for distracted driving and seatbelt violations, according to figures from B.C. Highway Patrol.

Final weekend for Pumpkin Fest in Krestova

The seventh annual edition of the family-friendly event will be on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow.

FortisBC urges winter outage preparedness

FortisBC is urging residents to be prepared for power outages as winter weather approaches.

28 animals removed from West Kootenay property amid cruelty investigation

Twenty-eight animals were removed from a rural property in the Kootenays earlier this month following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect. 

Cooling temperatures lift Category 3 open fire ban

As of noon today, Thursday, Oct. 16, all Category 3 open fires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.
- Advertisement -