West Vancouver police are hoping to reunite some stolen goods with their rightful owners after they were found in the possession of a house cleaner.
Police received a report of jewellery stolen from the home of an elderly couple in September 2023, according to a release from the West Vancouver Police Department. An investigation led to the arrest of their house cleaner and after executing a search warrant at her home, investigators seized 52 items they believed to be stolen.
Imelda Lacanaria was charged with three counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000. She made her first court appearance in December and is due back in late February. Lacanaria has not yet entered a plea and the charges have not been proven in court.
There is still a trove of items seized from her home.
“WVPD is urging any individuals who suspect they or their family members may have fallen victim to theft to contact police. The department’s primary objective is to facilitate the return of stolen property to its rightful owners. Presently, there are 45 stolen items in custody awaiting identification,” the release stated.
Anyone who believes they are missing an item of value is asked to contact WVPD at 604-925-7300.
