Quesnel parts shop employee knifed by shoplifting suspect

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“RCMP were a block away when the 911 call was received. James Peter Alexander Halvorsen, a 37 year old Quesnel resident was taken into custody without incident. A knife was also seized at the scene.”

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At the time of this incident, Weseem says Halvorsen was bound by numerous court conditions after being released from custody after another similar event last month on Feb.18 when it is alleged that Halvorsen attempted to steal a drill from Eagle Home Building Centre. When employees attempted to stop him, Halvorsen produced a knife and threatened the staff.

Halvorsen was also arrested on March 9 for assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats from another incident that occurred on February 14.

Halvorsen has been remanded into custody until March 16, 2021 on charges of robbery, assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, theft under $5000, and failing to comply with release orders.

“Property and drug offences remain a high priority for the Quesnel RCMP. In many cases, property offenders commit crime to feed their drug habit. Those that are under the influence, or struggling to obtain their next high, can be very unpredictable and violent, says Weseen.

“We are very fortunate that the employee was not seriously injured during this incident.”