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UPDATE: Suspected Shopping Cart Thieves Arrested

Tara Clow January 17, 2022 3:50 pm Last Updated on February 8, 2026 7:55 am

RCMP have arrested the two suspects wanted in connection to a number of purse snatchings in Greater Moncton.

Mounties say they arrested the suspects on Friday following a tip from the public. They were each charged with one count of theft under $5,000 and were remanded into custody pending a future court appearance.

A news release issued last week sought the public’s assistance after police received over 10 reports of purses being taken, mostly in grocery and convenience stores.

In most instances, one individual distracted a customer while the other individual stole the purse or wallet out of their shopping cart.

The RCMP thanked the public for their assistance and said the investigation is ongoing.

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Tara Clow

Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.