High River meat thief escapes on bicycle, attempts another heist next day

RCMP in High River are on the look out for a man who allegedly stole meat from a Co-op grocery store.

Last Saturday, a man filled his cart with about $500 worth of meat, say RCMP in the southern Alberta town.

He then opened a box of black garbage bags and put the meat in one of the bags. He left the store, pedaling away on a bike.

Police say the next day, the same man filled a cart with $600 worth of meat and seafood.

When Co-op staff recognized him,he abandoned his cart inside the storeandlefton a bike.

RCMP describe the man as being in his 50s or 60s, about six feet tall with shoulder-length greyishblond hair.

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