A 30-year-old Surrey man has been charged in connection with a series of mail thefts around Metro Vancouver.
RCMP say they began investigating on March 24 after receiving a report of a break and enter and theft of mail in the 16300 block of 64 Avenue.
Investigators identified a suspect and linked the Surrey break and enter to similar incidents in Surrey, Delta, Richmond and North Vancouver.
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RCMP say Nickolas Kelly was charged on July 2 with 17 counts related to mail theft and warrants were issued for his arrest. He was arrested on July 7 and remains in custody.
Surrey RCMP are reminding the public of the importance of securing their mailbox and picking up their mail from their box promptly.
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