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Kingston police looking for suspect after bulletproof vest stolen

Kingston police are asking for the public's help identifying a shoplifting suspect. Kingston Police/Handout

Kingston, Ont., police are looking for a suspect after a number of items — including a bulletproof vest — were stolen from an army surplus store.

Police say the vest, two paintball guns, and clothing were stolen from Smith Army Surplus on Princess Street April 23.

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Investigators say a suspect entered the store around 4:10 p.m. and made off with the items after spending roughly 20 minutes in the shop.

The suspect is described as clean-shaven with a medium build and dark hair in the style of  brush cut.

He was wearing a light blue coloured hat with “FOX” written on the front and was wearing a dark blue jacket with a grey top, blue jeans and dark shoes. The suspect was also carrying a black backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Const. Jason Lachapelle by email at jlachapelle@kingstonpolice.ca.

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