Couple wanted for $13K perfume theft in Lethbridge

Lethbridgepolice are trying to pick up the scent of two people they say stole $13,000 worth of perfume.

On Tuesday, a man and a woman allgedly targetedseveral Shoppers Drug Mart stores on Columbia Boulevard, Mayor Magrath Drive, 26th Avenue and in the Park Place Mall throughout Lethbridge.

In each case, while the man distracted staff, the woman filled a basket with high-end perfumes and then transferred them to a bag, police said.

"It is believed the female's bag contained a demagnetizing device as security sensors were not set off," reads a news release. "Similar incidents have taken place in other Shoppers Drug Mart stores across the province."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lethbridge Police Serviceat 403-328-4444.