Two thieves in their 40's tried to getaway from Walmart in early June, but were tracked down a short time later at a gas station. (Nanaimo RCMP)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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VIDEO: Nanaimo thieves balance 75 inch TV on car roof in brazen getaway attempt

Jul 24, 2023 | 11:19 AM

NANAIMO — A pair of audacious thieves have tried to balance their way out of trouble.

Local Mounties report a 48-year-old man and 43-year-old woman were seen in the Woodgrove Centre parking lot around 6:45 p.m. on June 8 with a television, still in its box, being held down by both their out-stretched arms.

The 75-ich television was stolen from Walmart moments earlier as the thieves tried to make a quick getaway. Video captured by witnesses were shown to police, who put out a description of the two, along with their vehicle and license plate.

“Just three hours later, the suspects, wearing the same clothing and driving the same vehicle, were located at a gas station in central Nanaimo,” a release from the Nanaimo detachment read.

Both were arrested on scene.

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A search of the vehicle uncovered parts from the stolen television, however the TV itself was not inside.

The two were charged with theft under $5,000 and later released ahead of a court date in early September.

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