Bay Roberts RCMP have released surveillance images of a break-in at Harbour View Grocery in Clarke’s Beach.
Just before 5 a.m. Sunday, a passerby noticed a man climbing out of a broken window at the business.
Police say the culprit broke in around 4:45, and left with the cash register.
The suspect left the scene in a silver Chevy Cruze prior to police arriving.
Later that day the vehicle, which was reported stolen from a home in South River sometime overnight, was recovered and seized.
RCMP are investigating a number of other property crimes that occurred on Sunday in the Brigus area, which may be linked to the break-in.
The suspect is a Caucasian man in his 20’s, with a slim build. He was seen wearing black pants, a grey hoodie with the hood up, a black jacket, a white baseball cap and a pair of white and black shoes at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.