Thieves Get a Taste for Cheese and Butter Amid Surging Prices

A cart full of cheese in a laneway is shown in North Vancouver in this image provided by the police. The Canadian Press/HO-RCMP

British Columbia business owner Joe Chaput will spend $5,500 a month on security guards during the holiday season and plans on upgrading his store’s video camera system for around $5,000 more.

He’s not selling luxury brands or expensive jewels.