A sledgehammer wielding suspect accused of stealing a mountain bike from a parking garage - Jan 16/21 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)A sledgehammer wielding suspect accused of stealing a mountain bike from a parking garage - Jan 16/21 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
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Sledgehammer wielding suspect steals mountain bike

Sarnia police have released surveillance photos of a man accused of causing significant damage and stealing a bike from an underground parking garage.

Police said it happened at an apartment complex on Sunday, January 16, between the hours of 12 a.m. and 3 a.m.

The suspect allegedly destroyed a number of security cameras with a sledgehammer, smashed the door to the storage room, and made off with a mountain bike.

A sledgehammer wielding suspect accused of stealing a mountain bike from a parking garage - Jan 16/21 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service) A sledgehammer wielding suspect accused of stealing a mountain bike from a parking garage - Jan 16/21 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)

It's described as a Specialized Crossroads mountain bike, black and grey in colour.

Police believe the suspect is a heavier set white male, approximately six feet tall. He was wearing blue coveralls, with an orange hoodie and had a mask covering the bottom part of his face.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Sam Sulaiman via email at 132@police.sarnia.on.ca or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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