Warrant issued for poppy fund thief

NANAIMO - RCMP hope public can help find Anthony Britt, wanted for breach of probation.

Anthony Britt, 49, is want by Nanaimo RCMP for breaching his probation.

Anthony Britt, 49, is want by Nanaimo RCMP for breaching his probation.

The Nanaimo RCMP hope the public can help pinpoint the location of Anthony Britt.

Britt, 49, is wanted for breaching the terms of his probation order. He was arrested, charged and sentenced to five months in jail in November for stealing tins from Royal Canadian Legion poppy campaign.

Britt is a white, 5-foot-10, 150 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com, text 274637, keyword Nanaimo, or call 1-800-222-8477.

Nanaimo News Bulletin