Coquitlam R-C-M-P say they are looking for a man who stole a Salvation Army donation kettle from a local mall.
Police say the theft happened on December 3rd at Coquitlam Centre Mall's southeast entrance facing Pinetree Way.
The suspect was wearing a medical mask, and police describe him as around 40-to-50-years in age and of a medium build.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the R-C-M-P immediately.
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