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Lawn mower stolen on Canada Day disappoints RCMP

RCMP are looking for a red lawn mower stolen on Canada Day from a yard in Airdrie, Alta.

Officer calls the theft 'completely unpatriotic behaviour on our national holiday.'

A man stole a lawn mower while a couple enjoyed a parade in Airdrie, north of Calgary, say RCMP. (Tara Fedun/CBC)

RCMP are looking for a red lawn mower stolen on Canada Day from a backyard in Airdrie, Alta.

Acouplewas watching the city'sparade, not farfrom their home, when they noticed a man walking down the street with a familiar-lookinglawn mower.

"He noted to his wife, 'Oh it looks just like the lawn mower that I have," saidCst. Jason Curtis.

She reminded him that there are lots of red lawn mowers, but when he got home, he discoveredhis two-year-old lawn mower was gone, said Curtis.

RCMPissued a press release about the stolen lawn mower because it happened on July 1.

"Completely unpatriotic behaviour on our national holiday.It's disappointing," saidCst. Jason Curtis.

Police say the man was between 25 and 35 years old. The couple lives on First Street and the parade started at 10 a.m.Anyone withinformation can contactAirdrie RCMP at403-945-7267 orCrime Stoppers,