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UPDATE: Arrest warrant issued for Barriere man accused of theft from dead person’s home

The man turned himself into the police on Friday
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Barriere RCMP are seeking the arrest of Trevor James Richardson in relation to the allege theft of a dead person’s property. (Barriere RCMP)

UPDATE:

A man wanted by the Barriere RCMP in relation to an incident that happened in Louis Creek turned himself in on Friday.

“The Barriere RCMP wish to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation. The public’s cooperation is appreciated, however there have been some harassing things posted online,” said Sgt. Chris Manseau, B.C. RCMP media relations officer. “No one should make threats or harass anyone, and doing so could lead to a police investigation.”

Trevor James Richardson was wanted on a warrant in connection with an April 2021 break and enter of a residence in Louis Creek.

EARLIER:

Barriere RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating Barriere local Trevor James Richardson in relation to an incident that happened earlier this year.

An investigation was opened in April 2021 into a break and enter of a residence in Louis Creek. The owner of the home was recently deceased. Various items were taken during the break and enter incident.

Barriere RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision two weeks later in McLure, B.C., where belongings to the deceased were found, as well as a number of cheques, which were later determined to have been used to fraudulently purchase a vehicle.

“As a result of the investigation, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 30-year-old Trevor James Richardson of Barriere, for one count of theft of motor vehicle and two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000.”

The information was released Sept. 10. Richardson is described as a Caucasian man and 6 feet four inches tall, weighing 165 pounds. He has brown hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts are asked to contact the Barriere RCMP detachment at (250) 672-9918 or the police detachment in your jurisdiction.



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