Portage la Prairie RCMP are asking for your help in identifying a suspect in relation to an incident of shoplifting at Liquor Mart. On February 25th, at about 12:36 p.m. a man was seen taking several bottles of liquor from the store.

The suspect is described as an Indigenous male, standing approximately 5’9" tall, with a medium build. He has short dark hair, and is seen wearing a dark coloured jacket, dark sweater with "CDN" in red lettering, tan coloured pants, and dark coloured winter boots. The suspect was also seen exiting a white Ford Escape SUV, which investigators believe was used as an escape vehicle after the theft.

Police ask that anyone who can identify the suspect, or the vehicle used, contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, or your local police detachment. Anonymous tips can be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by texting your message to TIPMAN (847626), or by visiting www.manitobacrimestoppers.com . Tips leading to the prosecution of the suspect may receive cash awards.

White/silver SUV escape vehicle