Police say a man left without paying for items at least 12 times in the past month

UPDATE: Halifax Regional Police say the suspect has now been identified.

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Halifax Regional Police are looking for a suspect after several recent thefts from stores in Halifax.

Police say a man left without paying for items -- including alcohol, cigarettes, lotto tickets and small appliances -- at least 12 times in the past month.

The thefts took place at the following stores:

October 9: Atlantic Superstore, 3601 Joseph Howe Drive

October 12: NSLC 1094 Queen Street

October 15: Atlantic Superstore, 3601 Joseph Howe Drive

October 18: NSLC, 5540 Clyde Street

October 20: Shell, 2616 Robie Street

October 21: Shoppers Drug Mart, 6025 Almon Street

October 26: Needs, 6130 Chebucto Road

October 27: Petro Canada, 7015 Bayers Road

October 28: Needs, 5881 Duffus Street

October 28: Needs, 6130 Chebucto Road

October 28: Ultramar 2816 Gottingen Street

November 4: Irving 5450 Inglis Street

The suspect is described as white, in his 40s, 6 feet tall and around 170 pounds with grey hair and a beard.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-490-5020 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.