Lethbridge police seek public assistance identifying suspect in Canadian Tire store robbery
Lethbridge police are asking for public help identifying this suspect from a Canadian Tire robbery that took place on Martch 11. (Photo:Lethbridge Police Service)
Lethbridge police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a man in connection with a recent robbery of a north side store.
On March 11, around 5:40 pm. A man went into the Canadian Tire store on the 1200 block of 2A Avenue where police say he was spotted by a store loss prevention officer hiding merchandise in his pockets.
The suspect then ran out of the store. When the officer followed and tried to arrest him, he was assaulted.
He’s described as Caucasian, around 170 centimetres (5’7”) tall with red hair with a scar or parting on his left side.
He wore a camouflage face mask, black Carhart jacket, grey pants and black shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-328-4444. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.
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