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LIQUOR THIEVES: Gurmukh Singh Thiara And Travis Emard West Face 48 Charges Of Liquor Store Thefts
- June 4, 2021
The Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit has arrested Travis Emard West and Gurmukh Singh Thiara in connection with a multitude of thefts from liquor stores across the Lower Mainland. In February 2021, Surrey RCMP Community Response Team (CRU) initiated an investigation into a series of thefts from liquor stores in Surrey. Through investigation, officers determined that the thefts were being carried out by two individuals allegedly working together to steal alcohol from liquor stores across the Lower Mainland region. West was allegedly stealing the merchandise, and Thiara was allegedly using his taxicab to facilitate their movement from store to store.
By PD Raj – Senior Writer DESIBUZZCanada
SURREY – An Indo-Canadian man is among two facing 48 charges in multi-jurisdictional liquor store thefts.
The Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit has arrested Travis Emard West and Gurmukh Singh Thiara in connection with a multitude of thefts from liquor stores across the Lower Mainland.
In February 2021, Surrey RCMP Community Response Team (CRU) initiated an investigation into a series of thefts from liquor stores in Surrey. Through investigation, officers determined that the thefts were being carried out by two individuals allegedly working together to steal alcohol from liquor stores across the Lower Mainland region.
West was allegedly stealing the merchandise, and Thiara was allegedly using his taxicab to facilitate their movement from store to store.
On March 9, 2021, West was arrested and remains in custody. Thiara was arrested and later released on conditions. A total of 48 charges have been laid against the two males.
51-year-old, Travis Emard West is facing 38 charges which include: 26 counts of Theft Under $5000 and 12 counts of Failing to comply with an Undertaking.
54-year-old, Gurmukh Singh Thiara is facing 10 charges which include: Four counts of Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime Under $5000, four counts of Theft Under $5000, and two counts of Possession of a controlled substance.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. If you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.