Exotically clad group raises suspicions of theft ring

Victoria heists may be linked to Alberta arrests Exotically clad group that was stopped in Hinton raises suspicions of theft ring SHANNON MONEO Special to the Globe and Mail June 20, 2008 VICTORIA — The arrest last week in Hinton, Alta., of eight adults travelling in three vehicles stuffed with stolen merchandise may be linked [...]

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Mission armed robbery suspect escapes RCMP custody

Mission armed robbery suspect escapes RCMP custody Saturday, May 10, 2008 CBC News A man arrested in the armed robbery of a convenience store on Friday has escaped from custody in Mission, B.C. RCMP offered few details on David Glen Moody’s escape, except to say that he was outside the detachment when he assaulted his [...]

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Conditional sentence for grief-stricken bank robber

Conditional sentence for grief-stricken bank robber Kelly Sinoski, Vancouver Sun Published: Friday, March 14, 2008 A young man who lost his family in an arson fire and then robbed two Vancouver banks in a “desperate act” to provide for his pregnant fiance was given a 20-month conditional sentence today. Bolingo Etibako, 18, thanked Vancouver Provincial [...]

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Inside job suspected

Inside job suspected The Province Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 A North Vancouver man has been charged with theft after allegedly robbing his boss. Police said the owner of a convenience store arrived at work on July 15 and found the safe empty despite there being no sign of forced entry. Vancouver police later arrested [...]

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‘Granddaddy of armed robbers’ granted full parole

Notorious octogenarian ex-con believed to be living on Island ‘Granddaddy of armed robbers’ granted full parole this week Elaine O’Connor, CanWest News Service Published: Friday, July 13, 2007 VANCOUVER — After a life spent in prison or on the run, 80-year-old career criminal Ralph Cochrane is finally free. It’s been a long road for B.C.’s [...]

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