Can you identify this man?

Prince Rupert, Information Wanted

2022-07-12 10:07 PDT

File # 2022-3577

 The Prince Rupert RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect of shoplifting.

On May 26, 2022 at approximately 4:00 pm, the Prince Rupert RCMP received a report from Safeway that a man had left the store with a basket of items that were unpaid for. The man proceeded to drive away in an older silver hatchback vehicle. Safeway video surveillance footage snapshots from the man as well as a picture of the vehicle he left in were provided to us as seen below.

"Sometimes, some members of the public can be reluctant to help with or be critical about requests to identify shoplifters, making the argument that they may not be able to afford groceries and need it to survive. Whether it's the case or not, shoplifting is not the solution as it is a criminal offence. Resources in the community are in place to support those in need, such as the Salvation Army. People may also not be aware that there is a black market for stolen high-end pieces of meat, fish and cheese, and some shoplifters and restaurants benefit from that." said Cst. Gabriel Gravel, Media Relations Officer with the Prince Rupert RCMP.

Anyone with information about the man's identity are asked to call the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-624-2136 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Released by

Cst. Gabriel Gravel

Email: gabriel.gravel@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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