Seeking public assistance - theft of watch

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a man in relation to a theft at a jewelry store.

At approximately 4:40 p.m., today, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, a man entered the Birks Jewelry store in the TD Square mall located in the 300 block of 7 Avenue S.W.

He browsed a selection of watches and asked to try on a Rolex watch valued at $43,700. While trying on the watch he ran out of the store.

The man is believed to be of Middle Eastern descent, 25 to 30 years old, approximately 5'9" tall, with a slim build. He has curly hair and a beard. He was wearing an electric blue suit and a blue check tie. A photo of the man can be found on The City of Calgary Newsroom.

Anyone who is aware of his identity or has any information about the incident is asked to call the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using either of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

CASE # 17488593/5532