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Airdrie RCMP not smiling over theft of Crest Whitestrips

RCMP in Airdrie are wondering where the "fellow went" who snatched teeth whitening strips from a Shopper's Drug Mart store.

Male suspect loads teeth-whitening product into gift bag and takes off

Airdrie RCMP are searching for a suspect connected to thefts of teeth-whitening strips from a Shopper's Drug Mart on Market Street. (Aidrie RCMP)

RCMPin Airdrie aren't sure if they're looking for a man with a "smile that would light up any room."

But they're after amale suspectwho entered a Shopper's Drug Mart on Market Street in the citynorth of Calgary and began loading Crest Whitestrips into a gift bag.

When the store clerk confronted him, he fled with the teeth-whitening productsin a white sports utility vehicle, police say.

The clerk wasn't able to get a licence plate number on the vehicle or many other details.

Police say a woman was possibly involved as well.

Despite the product's claims that "you'll get a smile that dazzles within an hour," police say it's possible the couple were involved in a similar theft at Shopper's Drug Mart in Calgary approximately one hour later.

RCMP are asking the public to contactCrime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) with any information.