Edson RCMP seeking assistance identifying persons of interest in theft

Edson RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying persons of interest in a theft presently under investigation after an Edson business had nearly $9,000 worth of product stolen.

On August 11, 2016 at approximately 12:30 p.m. three individuals entered an Edson business where two viewed and held several pieces of product but all departed the store without making a purchase. Later on, it was discovered that some items were missing which resulted in an inventory count finding 14 items totalling $8,889.98 worth of product was unaccounted for.

Police investigated and obtained still images of the persons of interest. The older male is described as 50-60 years old with an eastern European accent, dyed brown hair and moustache, standing approximately 5’9” tall. The female is described as in her mid-30s, wearing black leggings with a dress over top and flat shoes, brown hair, eastern European accent, and standing approximately 5’3” to 5’5” tall. The second man is described as approximately 30-40 years old, over 6’ tall, muscular and had tattoos on his inner arms.

Edson RCMP are continuing to investigate and are seeking to identify these people. Police are requesting anyone with any knowledge of this occurrence to contact Edson RCMP at (780) 723-8800 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://www.crimestoppers. ab.ca/edmonton/.

Edson RCMP will not be naming the victim (business) as per their request.