RCMP seeks to ID Oromocto theft suspect
Police release photo of man believed to have shoplifted at same business twice in March
Police turned to the public Thursday for help in identifying a man in his mid-40s suspected of stealing cartfulls of items from the same business twice earlier this month.
The Oromocto detachment of the RCMP issued a news release Thursday morning accompanied by a photo of a suspect.
It said two thefts were perpetrated at the same business on Onondaga Street in the model town, first on March 2 and again the next day.
“During both incidents, the same individual entered the business, filled a cart with a significant amount of goods and left the business without attempting to pay,” the release said.
The Mounties released a still image of the suspect from security footage.
“The individual is described as being a man, in his mid-40s, approximately 5’10” (178 centimetres) tall, with a large build,” the release said.
“During one of the thefts, he was wearing a white hoodie, a green and brown winter jacket, and a black baseball cap.”
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or who might have other information that could aid in the effort to identify him is urged to call the Oromocto RCMP at 506-357-4300.
Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the secure P3 Mobile App or visiting Secure Web Tips online at www.crimenb.ca.
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