The RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying a shirtless man who broke into a large helicopter hangar in Penticton and stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment.
The suspect, described as a man in his early to mid-40s with a large figure and curly hair, was caught on camera looking around the facility, going through storage and climbing into a helicopter.
Police say the hangar door was pried open, with the man taking a number of expensive pieces of equipment from the helicopter.
“As a result of the break-in and theft, the helicopter’s operations were impacted,” said Dayne Lyons from the RCMP. “The total losses are near $30,000.”
The man was shirtless while wearing black shorts and a blue baseball cap, police added. He has a goatee and some facial stubble.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the man is urged to call the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300.
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