A 53-year-old Burnaby man is facing charges in relation to an Edmonds-area home allegedly being used to warehouse stolen property being sold online.
Burnaby RCMP got a report in mid-September that stolen property was being sold from a home located in the 8000 block of 14th Avenue, according to an RCMP press release.
Investigators concluded the place was being used to fence stolen bicycles, sports equipment, machinery and more.
After a month-long investigation, Mounties raided the home and recovered a slew of stolen items – and more was on its way.
While officers were still on scene, they were approached by a taxi driver who had been asked to deliver a piece of machinery to the home by a person on a motorcycle.
The taxi driver told police the motorcyclist had followed but then saw the police presence outside the home and fled.
A 53-year-old Burnaby man now faces charges of possession of property obtained by crime in relation to the investigation.
And police are working to reunite the stolen property with its rightful owners.
If any of the property in the images above is yours, contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.
“These thieves would not be able to function without demand for the property they’re stealing, so we would like for the public to help us by following our advice when buying property online,” Cpl. Daniela Panesar said in the release.
Tips
- If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- Always ask for original documentation related to the property such as receipts and instruction manuals.
- If you’re concerned about buying property online, arrange to meet up with the seller in a public place or at your local police detachment.
- Take note of serial numbers for your equipment and bicycles. It will assist police in getting your property back to you.
- Always report stolen property to police and ensure you provide serial numbers and any other identifying information about your property.
