The Victoria Police Department have released photos of a man who is wanted in connection with the theft of a scooter that belongs to a B.C. Special Olympics athlete.
Patrol officers are seeking help from the public in locating the suspect of the theft, which occurred on September 21, at approximately 4 p.m.
Police say the electric scooter was stolen from outside of Hillside Mall, located in the 1600-block of Hillside Avenue.
The suspect is being described by authorities as a 30 to 40-year-old Caucasian man standing approximately six feet tall, with a slim to medium build.
The suspect wore a blue tracksuit, and a Nike baseball hat and was photographed pushing a shopping cart, which he used to transport the scooter away from the area.
The stolen item is described as a black, two-wheel FLJ brand electric scooter, with off-road tires and a light on its front fender.
The serial number is FLJ-HBC0287 and can be found on the battery. Additional identifying numbers are written on the front tire.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Victoria Police Department at 250-995-7654 and select option 1 or anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Photos showing identifying information on the scooter are below:
Graham Cox
