Police in Maritimes warn of high-value thefts [Video]

A series of high-value thefts have police warning Maritime business owners to be on the lookout.

Four suspects have been identified following the incidents. The two men and two women targeted a sports store in Halifax and a drugstore in Bedford on Sept. 17, making off with high-end apparel and fragrances worth more than $25,000 combined.

Police said the same group of people were involved in similar thefts in the Moncton area. They are thought to be travelling throughout the region.

Surveillance camera photos shows the suspects made no attempt to hide their faces or disguise their identities.

Police said the suspects distracted employees then grabbed the merchandise in a news release sent Friday.

According to Patrick Sullivan of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, theft has risen with the cost of living following the pandemic and is an increasing concern for businesses.

“Shoplifting is a big issue and getting bigger every day,” Sullivan said. “It’s in the hundreds of …