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High River meat thief escapes on bicycle, attempts another heist next day

RCMP in High River are on the look out for a man who allegedly stole meat from a Co-op grocery store.

Man stole $500 worth of meat on Saturday then tried again at same store Sunday

Police released security camera images in connection with the theft of $500 worth of meat from a Co-Op store in High River. (RCMP)
RCMP in High River are on the look out for a man who allegedly stole meat from a Co-op grocery store. 
(RCMP)

Last Saturday, a man filled his cart with about $500 worth of meat, say RCMP in the southern Alberta town. 

He then opened a box of black garbage bags and put the meat in one of the bags. He left the store, pedaling away on a bike.

Police say the next day, the same man filled a cart with $600 worth of meat and seafood.

When Co-op staff recognized him, he abandoned his cart inside the store and left on a bike.

RCMP describe the man as being in his 50s or 60s, about six feet tall with shoulder-length greyish blond hair.