Richmond RCMP announced on March 14 that they had seized more than 1,000 items believed to be stolen from a residence in Steveston, Richmond, British Columbia. Most of the items were new toys and clothing. The investigation took place on February 29th.
The seized items include products from popular Lego toys and Jelly cat toys, with a total value of approximately $150,000. Police arrested a 46-year-old man from Richmond.
According to police, the investigation was based on information that suspected stolen items were listed on the online Marketplace. “There are many Legos and Jelly cat fans who adhere to moral and legal guidelines,” Detective Sergeant Russell Ugay said in a statement, thanking them for their cooperation in the investigation.
The investigation also showed that these items are highly sought after and have resale value in retail theft cases. Since February of this year, Richmond RCMP has set up a “ Safe Exchange Zone ” in police station lobbies in response to an increase in online transaction problems.
Buyers and sellers of online transactions can exchange goods and money here. It is located at 11411 No. 5 Road and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.