Update Sept. 7: RCMP have identified the suspect.
Police are asking for help identifying a man after copper was stolen from a business on King Street in St. Stephen.
The RCMP say the theft happened on July 7 at about 4:30 a.m., when a man approached the exterior of the business, cut copper wire lines and left with the copper.
Police released a surveillance photo in hopes that someone may recognize him.
Mounties described the man as being in his fifties, tall with a slim build.
At the time of the theft, he was wearing a long‑sleeve grey shirt, blue jeans and a black baseball cap.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact the St. Stephen RCMP at 506‑466‑7030.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477), the P3 Mobile App or through Secure Web Tips.
