EPS asks for help finding man involved in series of thefts

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) release photo of man captured in surveillance video. (Supplied)

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has released the picture of a man believed to be involved in a series of thefts at cosmetic and music stores in March and April.

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Surveillance video captured an image of the man wearing a black or grey hoodie and blue jeans.

He is described as a white man in his 40s or 50s.

Police said in a press release the man “primarily targets beauty and hair products, carrying them out in a black plastic garbage bag.”

EPS also released a picture of a dark blue Chevrolet Aveo, which it says is connected to the man and the break-and-enters around the city.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a cell phone.

Anonymous information can also be given to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.