Battlefords RCMP say they have arrested a man they allege has been involved in a series of shoplifting incidents in North Battleford this week.
Police say the man is suspected of involvement in at least four thefts from businesses.
According to the RCMP they were advised the man made contact with a business owner in the city in hopes of selling the property.
He was arrested along with a woman on the 1000 block of 101st Street at about 8 p.m. Much of the property has also been recovered.
Charges are still pending and he is expected to be formally charged with several offences and is to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday.
Police say one incident occurred Tuesday, Feb. 17 and three more were reported Wednesday, Feb. 18. A single male perpetrator entered each business and asked employees to unlock expensive items and giving him access to them.
Police say the man then requested additional products and, while the employee was distracted, fled the stores with the initial property he requested.
