Man who took BBQ from Comox Valley store has since returned it: RCMP

UPDATE: RCMP and Home Depot say the man accused of stealing a barbecue July 15 has since returned the item, and criminal charges are not being considered.

Original story: Mounties on Vancouver Island are on the hunt for a man who, allegedly, felt compelled to take a BBQ from a Comox Valley store without paying for it.

According to the Comox Valley RCMP, a man walked into a store in the 300-block of Ryan Road in Courtenay on July 15 and stole a BBQ.

Mounties say the BBQ was worth $250.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information is asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.

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