Calgary police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing copper wire from a southeast high school. Police say the man cut and removed wiring connected to light standards and vehicle plug-ins at Forest Lawn High School, located at 1304 44 St. S.E., on Aug. 15 at about 6:35 p.m. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage during the incident. Police describe the man as being between 50 and 55 years old, about 5′7, with grey hair and a goatee. He also has a tattoo on his right forearm and another on his upper left arm. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black baseball cap with a white design on the front, a black T-shirt, a yellow high-visibility vest and black shoes. He was also carrying a black backpack and riding a black bicycle. Anyone with information about the theft or the suspect is asked to contact Calgary police at 403-266-1234 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
