On Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, police were called to a residence on Summerside Drive around 2:20 p.m. after receiving a report of stolen holiday decorations. Outdoor LED projector lights, an extension cord and an outdoor timer were reported stolen.
Surveillance footage shows a suspect vehicle pulling into the complainant’s driveway. The suspect then exits the vehicle and returns moments later, carrying decorations and smoking a cigarette. The suspect then drove away.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 5'8” tall with short brown hair. He was wearing a black baseball hat, jeans and a black sweater.
The vehicle is described as a silver, 2-door Honda Civic with a silver cross hanging from the rear view mirror.
Another similar incident was reported through the EPS Online Crime Reporting tool. It was reported that sometime between Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3, a suspect allegedly walked up to a residence in the Summerside neighbourhood, unplugged a Christmas tree that was located by the front door and carried it away, perhaps with the assistance of a nearby vehicle.
The Christmas tree that was allegedly stolen is described as a white, pre-lit birch tree that was decorated with silver and blue ornaments.
Police encourage anyone with information about this suspect or vehicle to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm