A man with active arrest warrants in both British Columbia and Alberta was arrested after a theft from a North Qualicum business.
On Sept.18, the business reported various items were stolen, spurring an investigation from Oceanside R.C.M.P.
Sgt. Shane Worth said video surveillance was instrumental for them in solving the case.
“The business had modern and operational video surveillance which allowed investigators to swiftly identify a suspect and work on locating and arresting him.”
Investigators identified the man and believed he was living in a makeshift camp.
In the early morning hours of Sept. 26, RCMP arrested the 50-year-old suspect off the Lockwood Forest Service Road in Whiskey Creek.
An ensuing search of the camp led to the discovery of a loaded firearm, ammunition, magazines, bows, and body armour.
At the time of the arrest, the man had active arrest warrants in both B.C. and Alberta for drug, weapons, driving, property, and failing to comply offences.
He made his first court appearance later that day and was charged with theft, disguise with intent, resisting or obstruction of a peace officer, possession of a firearm or weapon to contrary to order, storage of a firearm contrary to regulations, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon.
He was remanded in custody with another court date set for Oct. 6.
