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Vancouver, Wash. –Over the past several weeks, the Fred Meyer located at 11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd. experienced numerous thefts of hanging flower baskets and other merchandise from their garden center outdoor displays. The Fred Meyer loss prevention staff began an investigation and also contacted Vancouver Police. Over the course of the investigation, information was obtained regarding a suspect vehicle and identification of the suspect as well as additional retailers were identifed as possible victims.
On May 19, 2018, Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Property Crime Unit executed a search warrant on a residence in the 1700 block of SE 125th Avenue and a vehicle at that location. They recovered 157 stolen plants, a garden cart, display rack and methamphetamine. The value of the stolen property is estimated at approximately $6000.
Thomas M. Aldin, 41, was booked into the Clark County Jail for Possession of Stolen Property II, Theft with Intent to Resell, Trafficking Stolen Property 1, and Possession of a Controlled Substance- Meth.
The investigation is continuing.
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