Have you seen this man? Suspect ID'd in Mother's Day thefts in Richmond
Videos posted to the Neighbours of Richmond TikTok account show a suspect in a series of Mother's Day thefts. (TikTok/neighboursofrichmond)
Weeks after a series of thefts that took place on and around Mother's Day in Richmond, B.C., authorities have identified a suspect.
Joseph David Michael Landry is believed to be responsible for three thefts reported in the city's downtown core between May 7 and May 11, Richmond RCMP said Monday.
Landry is charged with 10 criminal offences in connection to those incidents, plus four additional counts dating back to July 2024 – but authorities are still working to locate and arrest him.
Richmond RCMP asked anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.
Cpl. Adriana O'Malley confirmed the thefts include one highlighted in surveillance videos posted to the Neighbours of Richmond TikTok account last month.
The videos show a man in a red hat peering into vehicle windows in a parking lot, then shattered glass falling onto the ground.
The post indicates the surveillance videos were captured on Mother's Day in the parking lot of Hai Di Lao restaurant.
'The incident caused significant emotional distress and financial loss to families gathered for what (was) meant to be a joyful occasion,' the TikTok caption reads.
In a news release, Richmond RCMP acknowledged that these types of posts can help generate 'public interest' in crimes – but said it's important for anyone with information on thefts or other incidents to reach out to authorities directly.
'We appreciate the community's vigilance in sharing information. Timely reporting and providing all evidence directly to police is essential as it allows our officers to gather the necessary evidence to properly identify the suspect and secure charges,' said O'Malley, in a statement.
'In this case, a suspect has been formally charged and efforts to locate and arrest him are ongoing. We encourage anyone with credible information on the suspect's whereabouts to contact us directly in order to ensure a safe and informed response.'
The charges approved against Landry include theft, mischief and breaching court orders, the RCMP said.
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