Woman swipes booze from Washago liquor store on Hwy. 11

WASHAGO — A woman walking out of the liquor store with free bottle of booze is suspected of steeling the alcohol to celebrate the May 24 long weekend.

Police suspect this woman of stealing a bottle of booze from the Hwy. 11 Washago LLBO outlet. (LCBO surveillance photo)

Provincial police from Orillia are investigating the theft at the Hwy. 11 LCBO storie, in the Township of Severn.

On May 23, 2018, at approximately 5 p.m., the female suspect entered the business and removed a bottle of alcohol without paying for the item.

She was seen leaving in a dark coloured minivan with what is believed to be a taxi sign on top of the van.

The female is described as: Caucasian and was wearing grey pants, a plaid shirt and black tank top. She had orange-tinged dyed hair, with sunglasses on top of her head.

She had on dark nail polish and was carrying a black and white print duffle bag.

Police were able to get surveillance photos of the suspect from the store and have made them public.

The Orillia OPP is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the female. If anyone has information on the identity of the suspect they are encouraged to contact The Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705-326-3536.

If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).