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Christmas Eve ‘dads stroll’ flushes out suspect in Fort Langley break ins

Langley RCMP warned about keeping distance from suspects
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A photo of Matthew Ostrander was released by Langley RCMP in 2015 when he was described as a local “bush man.” He was later sentenced to more than two years in prison for local burglaries. (Langley Advance Times files)

A suspected thief arrested in Fort Langley following spontaneous patrols by local residents has a long criminal history, ranging from minor offences to assaults.

After a recent string of break ins around Fort Langley, a group of local men organized an informal patrol on the night of Dec. 23, and in the early hours of Dec. 24, they spotted a suspected break in.

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Matthew Claxton

About the Author: Matthew Claxton

Raised in Langley, as a journalist today I focus on local politics, crime and homelessness.
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