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A 19-year-old Surrey woman faces a variety of charges in connection with a brazen theft at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster earlier this month.

New Westminster police were called to the hospital on April 14, around 2:45 am., after staff reported that a woman had entered the hospital, changed into scrubs and then broke into an on-duty nurse’s locker.

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Among the items reported stolen from the locker included the nurse’s wallet containing cash and credit cards.

Police say one of the stolen cards was allegedly used at a nearby business.

Investigators used video surveillance to identify a suspect, who was already in custody for an unrelated offence.

Taylor Minion, 19, is charged with break and enter, theft under $5,000, use of a stolen credit card, and fraud under $5,000.

“It is upsetting that someone would allegedly steal from health care staff, especially while they are at work in a hospital,” said NWPD Sgt. Jeff Scott. “We’re working with hospital staff and security to help ensure that this is doesn’t happen again.”

Minion remains in custody until her next court appearance.

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