Halton police seek so-called “thirsty thief”

Halton police are looking to identify a thirsty theft suspect.

At 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, the suspect entered the Esso Gas Bar located at 6005 Derry Road in Milton.

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Police said he proceeded to select six energy drinks and conceal them on his person.

He then allegedly ran from the store when he was confronted by staff.

The suspect was last seen walking southbound on Savoline Boulevard from Derry Road.

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The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years of age, with a medium build and five-foot-six inches tall. He was wearing white shorts, a grey T-shirt and blue bandana which was wrapped around his left wrist.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Const. Joshua Pateman of the Halton Regional Police Service One District Uniform Operations at 905-825-4747 ext. 2405.