Nanaimo RCMP are looking for tips that could lead to the arrest of a woman suspected of stealing booze from the Greenrock Liquor Store. (Photo submitted)

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for tips that could lead to the arrest of a woman suspected of stealing booze from the Greenrock Liquor Store. (Photo submitted)

UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP make arrest, no longer looking for alleged booze thief

Woman allegedly walked out of Greenrock Liquor Store with whiskey and vodka

  • Mar. 19, 2020 12:00 a.m.

UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP say they took an 18-year-old woman into custody.

PREVIOUSLY POSTED: Nanaimo RCMP are looking for tips that could lead to the arrest of a woman suspected of stealing booze from the Greenrock Liquor Store.

The theft happened Monday just before closing time at 11 p.m. when video surveillance allegedly captured the image of a woman in her early 20 walk out of the store with bottles of whiskey and vodka valued at about $70.

The suspect was described as First Nations, and was wearing a black Adidas zip-up jacket and grey sweatpants.

Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com and quote file No. 2020-10268.

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