A surveillance photo of a suspect wanted in connection with a theft at White Oaks Mall, March 19, 2019. Photo courtesy of London police.A surveillance photo of a suspect wanted in connection with a theft at White Oaks Mall, March 19, 2019. Photo courtesy of London police.
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Person hurt trying to stop suspected thief

By Miranda Chant
March 20, 2019 - 8:15pm

A person who tried to intervene in the theft of a pair of backpacks from White Oaks Mall ended up with minor injuries.

London police were called to the Wellington Road mall after a man stole two backpacks from a store around 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday. A citizen was hurt in an unsuccessful attempt to stop the man as he made his getaway.

The backpacks were later found inside the mall.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspect on Wednesday afternoon and are asking for the public's help in identifying him.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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