Nanaimo police seek woman after poppy donations stolen
Nanaimo RCMP are asking for help identifying a woman seen on security footage after poppy campaign donations were stolen from a Panago Pizza restaurant.
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Nanaimo RCMP are asking for help identifying a woman after a box containing Royal Canadian Legion Poppy campaign donations was stolen from a Panago Pizza restaurant. Police said the theft happened at about 10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at 6560 Island Highway North.
Police obtained security camera footage showing a Caucasian woman with long blonde hair, a black and white toque and a red purse. The footage showed her walking into the restaurant, picking up the box and leaving with it and its contents, according to the RCMP.
Inspector Donovan Tait, operations officer with Nanaimo RCMP, said the donations are intended to support Canadian veterans and their families. He called the thefts “disheartening.”
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Police appeal for information
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the woman to contact them. They also want to hear from anyone with information about the theft, whether or not that person recognizes her.
Anyone with information can call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345. The police file number is 2026-37473.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP
