Police are on the lookout two suspects who may have swiped half a million dollars’ worth of goods from a Lions Bay home and taken off in a Toyota Camry on Feb. 15.
Brenden Eslick, 19 and Samantha Pelletier, 20 were invited into the home by a family member, explained Squamish RCMP Sgt. Jolaine Percival.
However, not everyone in the house knew they were there, according to Percival, and when the family left, Eslick and Pelletier allegedly stole cash, jewellery, Perisan rugs, electronics and passports.
The family was particularly vexed to find the disappearance of gold coins that date back to the reign of Shah Pahlavi, gold earrings from the Persian Empire, as well as personal documents including wills, the deed to the residence and passports.
"This isn't just a theft of items, these were family heirlooms and had significant sentimental value. The family is extremely distraught over the loss," RCMP Cpl. Sascha Banks stated in a release.
Eslick and Pelletier are also accused of stealing the Camry, which is grey and has a B.C. plate with the 602 JEP.
Eslick and Pelletier are wanted on warrants related to the theft.
Anyone with information on the crime is asked to contact Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
