The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stole a vacuum.
The vacuum was taken from Lowe’s Home Improvement around 7 p.m. on April 7, according to a police media release. An employee told RCMP they witnessed the person run from the store without paying for the item, described as a Hoover Impulse.
The employee followed the suspect at a safe distance, but eventually lost sight of him on Rutherford Road. The suspect is described as a White male, 35-45 years-old with a beard and wearing dark clothing.
RCMP are also hoping to return a recovered e-bike to its proper owner. The bike was found during a police foot patrol of a deconstructed homeless encampment behind Galaxy Motors on April 13.
“Several individuals at the encampment denied any knowledge of the bike or where it came from. Based on the value of the e-bike and its condition, officers seized it for safe keeping,” reads the media release. The bike is an orange Rayvolt Cruzer with a retail value of between $4000-$6000, according to RCMP.
Anyone with information on the recovered e-bike or the stolen vacuum can call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and quote file #2022-12460 for the e-bike or #2022-11748 for the vacuum.
