News release

Six men arrested after mail theft series investigation by Burnaby RCMP’s Prolific Offender Suppression Team

February 19, 2025 - Burnaby, British Columbia
From: Burnaby RCMP

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Burnaby RCMP’s Prolific Offender Suppression Team (POST) arrested six men after a 2-month-long investigation into a mail theft series.

After two break and enters at an apartment building in the 6500-block of Telford Avenue in October, 2024, Burnaby RCMP’s POST identified a group of suspects and initiated an investigation into the group.

On December 11, 2024, POST executed a search warrant at a residence in the 5000-block of Belleville Avenue, in Burnaby. Four men were arrested at the home and a large number of offence related items were seized.

Six men now face a multitude of potential fraud and theft related charges.

Nearly 1,600 items were seized as part of the investigation, including:

• 346 pieces of identification
• 572 pieces of mail
• 496 bank cards
• 155 cheques
• Embossing machine
• Items used in the manufacturing of false identification

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