Thursday, August 22, 2019 ~ WEST SHORE
~ West Shore Voice News
The West Shore RCMP Bike Unit has recently been involved in investigating the theft of several high-end electric bicycles in the west shore, it was stated in a media release from the West Shore RCMP detachment today.
“The mandate of the Bike Unit is to target chronic property crime offenders and prolific offenders in the West Shore,” said Cpl. Chris Dovell.
On Wednesday August 21 the West Shore RCMP says a GPS-equipped bait bike was deployed in the area of the West Shore Town Centre in Langford.
“Several Bike Unit officers were able to track the thief and make an arrest. Upon arrest, the suspect male provided a false name but officers were able to identify him through a fingerprint search. The accused 49-year-old Trevor Thurston was held in custody for a court appearance at Colwood Provincial Court on August 22, 2019 charged with Theft Under $5000, Obstruct Peace Officer and Fail to Comply with Recognizance,” it was stated in an RCMP news release.
“Police are using high tech tools to capture property crime offenders in the West Shore including deploying bait bikes and vehicles. We will use all our resources and technology at West Shore RCMP to quickly apprehend criminals,” says Constable Alex Berube, Bike Unit West Shore RCMP.