West Shore RCMP search for Crystal Thorne

Lisa Best

West Shore RCMP are searching for a 25-year-old Sooke resident who is wanted on an arrest warrant.

Crystal Thorne is described as an aboriginal, 5 foot 8, 130 lbs, brown hair and brown eyes.

You can view a photo of Crystal at CFAX dot com.

If you see Crystal, or know where she is, contact West Shore RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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