Sault police seek suspect in grocery store theft spree

Sault police and Crime Stoppers ask for help identifying a suspect in a series of thefts from Food Basics in mid-July.

Sault police are investigating incidents of theft at a local grocery store last month.

According to police, an unidentified man was observed stealing items on multiple days in mid-July, leaving the Food Basics without paying for the merchandise.

During the most recent incident, the suspect was confronted about the theft before making his escape.

“The suspect abandoned approximately $400 worth of merchandise before fleeing,” officials with Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District said in a news release.

Portions of the incidents were captured by video surveillance cameras and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Crime Stoppers are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the suspect.

“If you recognize the individual involved or information, call Crime Stoppers,” said Brian Lester, a director for local Crime Stoppers, in a related online video.

As such, anyone with information about the incidents or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Sault police directly or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

“Your tip can make a difference,” added Lester.