Skip to content

Saanich police seek purple-haired person over $500 grocery theft

Suspect is described as a Caucasian woman, 5’ with a slim build, purple hair, sweatshirt and leggings
crimestoppersgrocerytheft
Saanich police is looking to identify a suspect after someone walked out of a grocery store with about $500 worth of unpaid merchandise.

The Saanich Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect in an alleged theft of groceries valuing over $500.00.

While two women entered a grocery store in Royal Oak on April 19, police say one walked out with $500 worth of groceries she hadn’t paid for.

When approached by security, the suspect threatened the security guard before entering a Blue Bird Cab and left the area, according to a Crime Stoppers social media post.

The suspect is a Caucasian woman, 5’ with a slim build, purple hair, purple sweatshirt, dark purple leggings, olive green backpack and sunglasses.

The second person had a similar appearance with purple hair, a purple sweatshirt and was wearing glasses.

Anyone with information to help identify the individual can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca.

Breaking News You Need To Know

Sign up for a free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters.

Sign Up with google Sign Up with facebook

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Reset your password

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox.



Don't have an account? Click here to sign up


About the Author: Saanich News Staff

Read more