Police are on the lookout for a man they believe to be behind a smash-and-grab break-in at GearHub in Fernie.
Elk Valley RCMP officials say the break-in happened shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 4.
The suspect, who was wearing dark clothes and carrying a hammer, was caught on video surveillance.
“The suspect approached the front of the business, broke a large exterior window with the hammer, stole several items and was seen leaving in a dark-coloured newer style Dodge van,” said Elk Valley RCMP.
The man stole several bike parts and fled the scene.
Police said the damage plus stolen goods resulted in a loss of over $5,000.
The vehicle was equipped with black hubcaps and a white card in the front window.
The suspect was wearing dark clothes and some sort of face covering at the time of the theft.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Elk Valley RCMP at 250-425-6233 or you can report it anonymously through CrimeStoppers.
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