Richmond RCMP seeking 7 fragrance theft suspects

The Richmond RCMP is asking for the public’s help identifying seven men who allegedly walked into a drug store and stole thousands of dollars worth of fragrances in November.

Mounties say the suspects — all between the ages of 16 and 20 — walked into the store on Steveston Highway on Nov. 11, 2024, just before 8 p.m., and left within a minute.

“Richmond RCMP frontline attended but all seven suspects were gone prior to police arrival,” police explained.

The fragrances were reportedly worth over $2,400 total.

Police have released the following descriptions of the seven men:

• The first suspect was wearing a black hoodie with white markings, grey sweat pants, white shoes with a backpack with black and white stripes, with the lower half of his face covered with black fabric.
• The second suspect was wearing a grey hoodie with white markings, grey sweat pants, and black shoes.
• The third suspect was wearing a black hoodie with white markings near the neck, black sweat pants, and white shoes, with the lower half of his face covered with black fabric.
• The fourth suspect was wearing a black hoodie with white markings on the left side, and shoes, with his face covered with black fabric.
• The fifth suspect had black hair and was wearing a light blue jacket, grey sweatpants, and black shoes, with his face covered with black fabric.
• The sixth suspect had a moustache and was wearing a light blue jacket, grey sweatpants, and black shoes, with his face covered with black fabric.
• The seventh suspect was wearing a black jacket with a silver zipper and white lining around the hood, black pants, and black shoes, with his face covered with black fabric.

Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has information about the incident is asked to call the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2024-35823.