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Arrest made in North Vancouver poppy box theft

North Vancouver RCMP released this photo of a possible suspect in the theft of two poppy boxes. North Vancouver RCMP

RCMP have arrested a 28-year-old North Vancouver man in connection with the theft of two poppy boxes.

Police located the suspect Saturday and are recommending criminal charges of theft. Police released a photo related to the case on Nov. 7 and are thanking the public for their help.

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The theft occurred on Nov. 4 when the suspect entered a drug store on Lonsdale Ave. and allegedly stole a poppy box off the counter. About 20 minutes later the same man entered a nearby gas station and stole the poppy box off that counter as he paid for gas and other items.

The suspect is scheduled to appear in a North Vancouver court on Dec. 10.

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