Manitoba RCMP search for suspect after garbage can used in cigarette heist

RCMP are searching for a man after he stole 164 cartons of cigarettes from a Virden, Man. gas station.

Officers first asked for help finding the man Wednesday when they posted photos taken from a surveillance camera in the area on Twitter and Facebook.

The incident happened on July 19 at 10 a.m. RCMP said the man loaded a garbage can with the roughly $20,000 worth of cigarettes before leaving with the merchandise.

The man is described as standing 5’7″ to 5’8″ wearing a white t-shirt with a blue coloured jacket, khaki shorts, black shoes, a Toronto Blue Jays hat and a mustache.

Anyone who has information is asked to call 1-204-748-2046.