Mounties release photos of Walmart stabbing suspect

Red Deer Mounties released photos of a man they believe is responsible for a stabbing at the south end Walmart last weekend.

RCMP was called at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22, about a physical altercation at the Walmart located at 2010 50 Ave.

Police say that when an on-duty loss prevention officer approached a male suspect believed to be shoplifting, the suspect stabbed the officer and fled the store.

The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.