The Castlegar RCMP have responded to separate reports of property crime believed to have been related to one suspect.

On June 5, a resident in the 600-block of 20th Street of Castlegar, BC, reported to police they noted items in their carport had been disturbed and their security camera had been damaged.  Upon the homeowner reviewing security footage, they discovered that at approximately midnight the night prior a lone male was observed in the carport.  The suspect clearly saw the security camera as he allegedly proceeded to damage it before stealing it, along with a bag of refundable recycling which was later located in a nearby field.

Three days later, on June 8, a Castlegar resident in the 700-block of 15th Street was alerted by their security system that an image was recorded at 3:15am.  Upon the homeowner reviewing their security footage a lone male was observed biking onto the property attempting to gain access to the locked garage. The homeowner spoke with a neighbor who reviewed their own security, noting a similar male walk through her backyard.  Entry was not gained to either of the properties and the suspect left without causing damage or stealing property.

The suspect is described as Caucasian male, 40 to 50 years old, thin to medium build, unshaven facial hair, pronounced underbite of their lower jaw, wearing a ball cap, and a backpack.