32 arrested in 3-day Pine Centre blitz

Sep 23, 2022 | 1:32 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George RCMP had success during a recent crackdown on crime at Pine Centre Mall.

Dubbed the Boost and Bust project by police, Cpl. Jennifer Cooper says over a three-day period between September 16 and September 18 police arrested 32 people for a variety of offenses including theft, resisting arrest and failing to comply with court ordered conditions.

“Additionally, three individuals were taken into custody for outstanding arrest warrants, in addition to the new charges. Many of the individuals arrested are known to police for similar offenses and more than one was violating conditions not to be at Pine Centre Mall. The total value of the recovered items was over $4500,” she says.

Cooper says investigators will be forwarding 20 reports to the B.C. Prosecution Service for the offenses observed during this Boost and Bust project.

“This is another great example of the hard work our police officers are doing on a daily basis to keep Prince George safe.”