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Surrey RCMP request the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in multiple thefts at a number of liquor stores.

Since June 26, four different liquor stores have been targeted at least 23 times, allegedly by the same suspect. The thefts occurred in Fleetwood and South Surrey.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male in his late 20s or early 30s, approximately six feet tall and 170 pounds. The suspect has been seen wearing a grey Puma hat and dark blue, zip-up hoodie in multiple incidents.

“Retail theft can cost merchants thousands of dollars annually,” says Cpl. Scotty Schumann. “The net result is often higher costs passed to the consumer. Not only do the businesses directly affected benefit when a prolific thief is caught, but so do consumers.”

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or CrimeStoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-TIPS or solvecrime.ca and quote file #2015-140916.