A "Boost and Bust" operation at Pine Centre Mall led to 23 arrests of suspected shoplifters and recovery of over $7,000 of stolen items, Prince George RCMP said Tuesday.
Many of those arrested are familiar to police from previous operations.
"These projects focus on prolific shoplifters who are continuously targeting our local retail establishments. Our police officers work with loss prevention officers from the businesses to pinpoint those suspects who are seen by the staff on a regular basis, collectively causing thousands of dollars in loss," Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said.
Members of the detachment's downtown safety unit carried out the operation at the end of March.
