Theft suspect photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. Theft suspect photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service.
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Unlucky thief caught on tape (VIDEO)

City police have released surveillance video of a suspect who made off with lottery tickets from a Sarnia variety store last month.

It happened at around 11:30pm on Wednesday, August 15, at the store on Trudeau Dr., north of Confederation St.

Police said a man asked the clerk if he could purchase tickets, then grabbed several from the sleeve and fled.

He's white, 20 to 30 years old, with short, brownish hair, and a receding hairline.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861 ext. 6175 or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers.

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