Agassiz RCMP ask for help to identify suspects in Popkum thefts

This woman is one of two people the Agassiz RCMP are asking for assistance in identifying after a string of alleged thefts in Popkum. (Agassiz RCMP)
Images of the two suspects were captured on surveillance footage between Jan. 10 and 16

Premier John Horgan leaves the podium following his first press conference of the year as he comments on various questions from the media in the Press Gallery at B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, January 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

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Gem Lake Top, at Big White Ski Resort, seen at Jan. 8. (Big White Ski Resort)

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These Okanagan wineries are anything but ordinary

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Jan. 21 marks the 21st day of the 21st year of the 21st century, according to some. (Black Press Media file photo)

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Darlene Curylo scratched a $3M ticket, BCLC’s largest ever scratch and win prize. (BCLC)

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    Vancouver Canucks’ Travis Hamonic grabs Montreal Canadiens’ Josh Anderson by the face during first period NHL action in Vancouver, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

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