Oliver – Police are looking to identify a suspect after local stores reported a scam that saw stolen goods returned for a refund.

On July 25th, 2014, at 9:26 am, the Oliver RCMP received a report of a fraud and theft that had occurred earlier that week. On Monday, July 21st, 2014, at around 4:30 pm, a man entered the store with some property that he said his wife had purchased and that because of family related issues the product was no longer required. At the end of the business day a reconciliation process confirmed that the product that this man had returned was in fact previously stolen.

The suspect is described as:

Caucasian male
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
130-160 lbs (59-73 kg)
Balding
Moustache
Wearing a blue t-shirt with the words “Honestly Levi’s” written in white letters on the front.

Police continue to investigate and are looking for Oliver Community support in identifying this suspect.

Anyone with any information regarding the suspect’s identity is asked to call the Oliver RCMP Detachment at 250-498-3422 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).