Camera thief caught on cam

Photo: VPD

Police are looking for this man in relation to the theft of a high-end camera.,

An alleged camera thief was caught on camera, stealing a camera.

The theft of a high-end digital production camera was recorded on the surveillance camera in the Lower Mainland store it was stolen from.

The theft occurred Tuesday, July 31 at a camera rental store in the 1200 block of East Keith Road in North Vancouver.

Cpl. Richard De Jong said the lone male, caught on camera, had been in the store for a short time before grabbing the camera off a shelf, allegedly concealing it under his jacket and walking out the door.

The stolen Arri Alexa Mini Camera, serial number 20685, including various accessories, has a replacement value of more than $70,000.

'North Vancouver RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person of interest allegedly responsible for the theft,” said De Jong . “The theft appears to be targeted with the culprit knowing precisely what he wanted to steal.”

“If you can identify the person of interest or know the whereabouts of the camera you are asked to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311. Please reference police file number 2018-20360.”