Red Deer RCMP look for public assistance to identify theft suspect
RED DEER – RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify a man who assaulted a staff member when she attempted to stop him from shoplifting on December 4.
The incident occurred at the IGA grocery store in Eastview shortly after 9 p.m. The suspect was reported to have left the store with packages of meat hidden in his clothing.
When a staff member attempted to stop him, the suspect pushed her and fled, resulting in a brief struggle in which the staff member suffered a broken finger.
RCMP have obtained surveillance images of the suspect and continue to work to identify him.


