A man is no longer accused of carrying out a crime spree in the city.
Nine counts against Phillip Thompson Cooper, 50, in relation to a series of break-ins and thefts in April were stayed in Prince George provincial court on Friday.
Charges are stayed when Crown prosecution has determined there is not enough evidence to achieve a conviction.
Although most matters that have been stayed are not reopened, Crown counsel can, within certain limits, restart the proceedings. The time limit is six months for summary matters and a year for indictable matters.
Cooper continues to face counts of theft $5,000 or under and possession of stolen property from an alleged May 19 incident, two days after he was released on a recognizance in relation to the first set of charges. Thompson was subsequently held in custody for 12 days before he was released on another recognizance on Wednesday.
Originally from Terrace, Cooper has been described as a prolific offender.
