Calgary police seek to identify man in copper wire theft at Forest Lawn High School
Calgary police are asking for help identifying a man, believed to be 50 to 55, who was caught on CCTV taking copper wire from Forest Lawn High School in August.
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The Calgary Police Service is asking the public to help identify a man who police believe took copper wire from a high school in the city's southeast. Police said the man was captured on CCTV at about 6:35 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Forest Lawn High School, 1304 44 St. S.E.
What police say happened
According to police, the man is believed to have cut and removed wiring connected to light standards and vehicle plug-ins on the school property. He then left the area on a bicycle, police said.
Description
Police describe the suspect as:
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- Between 50 and 55 years old
- About 5'7" tall and about 150 pounds
- Grey hair and a goatee
- A tattoo on his right forearm and another on his upper-left arm
He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap with a white design on the front, a black T-shirt, a yellow high-visibility vest, black pants and black shoes. Police said he was carrying a black backpack and riding a black bicycle at the time.
How to help
Anyone with information about the theft, or who knows who the man is, is asked to call the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234. The file number is CL26820475/4968.
Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers:
- Phone: 1-800-222-8477
- Online: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
- App: P3 Tips
Crime in Calgary
Calgary's Crime Severity Index was 61.66 in 2025, down 2.58% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 68.49, according to Statistics Canada.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Calgary Police Service