Kelowna man charged with 21 counts of theft from one business

A Kelowna man stole repeatedly from the same business and eventually those theft caught up with him.

Ryan Eisenhut, 37, has been charged with 21 counts of theft under $5,000 from the same unidentified business, according to a press release from RCMP. 

Eisenhut was charged on March 24. The thefts allegedly happened between September 2024 and December 2024. He was arrested and released from custody and his first court appearance is set for April 24.

RCMP said the evidence includes bank records, video surveillance and statements.

“This type of investigation highlights our detachment’s commitment to targeting recurring property theft,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier said in the release.

“The RCMP encourages all businesses to report incidents of shoplifting. For more information on steps you can take to protect yourself, your staff and your business, please visit the City of Kelowna’s Business Safety Toolkit.”