Port Alberni, B.C. - On March 20, 2008 at approximately 3:45 p.m. a young adult male entered the Dievert's Jewlery Store located at 4786 Johnston Rd. The male requested to look at an expensive diamond ring. The clerk removed the ring from a locked show case and stood by while the male examined it. The male suddenly bolted out the front door with the ring. The incident was captured on a high quality store video and was posted on the web by the store owner. The police received many tips as a result of the video being viewed on the web. The police investigation included analyzing forensic evidence as well as conducting many interviews which has now resulted in charges of Theft over $5,000 being laid against Tyler Desmond FONG, a 24 year old Victoria resident. A warrant was issued for the arrest of FONG by the courts. At the time the warrant was issued, FONG was in custody in Victoria on unrelated charges. The warrant was executed and FONG appeared in court in Victoria Thursday May 1st, 2008 to answer to the Port Alberni charges. He was released by the courts to appear again on May 9th 2008 in Victoria. FONG is suspected of being involved in other criminal activity in other jurisdictions and the investigation is continuing.
If anyone has any information in regards to this incident, they are requested to contact their local police or Crimestoppers.
File # 2008-2786
or
Dennis & Sharon at
Dieverts Jewellers Ltd at 250-723-7241
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