Alberta RCMP search for man who stole fragrances by using a compost bin

Mounties in southern Alberta are on the hunt for a man who swiped a large amount of fragrances from a Shoppers Drug Mart using a compost bin.

Okotoks RCMP say they received a complaint of a break and enter to a Shoppers Drug Mart in the town just after 6 am on February 15.

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The suspect used a large green compost bin to steal a significant amount of fragrances, according to police.

Okotoks RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

The suspect is described as:

• Male
• wearing all black
• rolling a green residential compost bin

Additionally, RCMP are looking to speak to the owner of a vehicle seen in the area at the same time who may be a witness.

The vehicle is described as:

• 1995-2005
• Volkswagen Golf
• Dark in colour
• Burnt out passenger side headlight
• Plastic hubcaps on black steel wheels

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Okotoks RCMP at 403-995-6400.