Prince George RCMP have released an image from a security camera of a man suspected of stealing $8,000 worth of tools, equipment and fuel from a local business and are asking for the public's help in tracking him down.
The incident occurred on Wed., July 27 when the fence to a locked compound at the corner of Highway 97 and Handlen Road was cut open.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male with a medium build and a dark beard and moustache. He was wearing a light-coloured hoody with "Van City" on the front and blue jeans.
Items stolen include a Stihl TS700 Cutoff Saw with serial number H78007; a Honda EU3000ISC Generator with serial number EZGF1377974; a Makita reciprocating saw, a Makita grinder; a Makita drill; Makita impact drill; Makita multi-tool; two Makita chargers; six Makita batteries; two 20-litre jerry cans of gasoline; a 20-litre jerry can of diesel; a 20 litre jerry can of water.
The business has taken steps to prevent a similar incident from happening again, police said.
Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300, or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Tips can also be provided online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca, or by texting CRIMES using keyword "pgtips."
