Two men have been charged after a probe by a special team of Richmond Mounties into a spike cell phone thefts.
Richmond RCMP's Quick Response Team identified two men they believe were responsible for a number of thefts in the city.
Now Lebaan Mohamed, 19 and Mahamed Haldane, 24, both of Richmond, are facing charges of theft, robbery and fraud dating back to December of last year.
Richmond RCMP's Cpl. Stephanie Ashton said the men are alleged to have committed some serious offences and in one case Haldane is alleged to have assaulted the victim and used a replica firearm.
Haldane remains in custody for his alleged part in the robberies, while Mohamed has been released on strict conditions.
