The public is being asked for their assistance in tracking down the man who stole from the 7-11 store in Humboldt.

The lone male entered the store on December 10th when he had the clerk activate $800 worth of pre-paid Master Cards.

Once the cards were activated, the suspect grabbed them out of the clerk's hands and fled the store.

He is described as a native male in his late 20's, early 30's, five feet 8 inches tall with black short hair and was wearing a black toque, and black winter jacket with blue jeans, and white shoes.

A dark blue truck or SUV being driven by the suspect headed east on highway five.

Any information on this crime is asked to be reported to the Humboldt RCMP at 682-2535 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).