RCMP asking for public's assistance identifying suspect in attempted break-and-enter

A quick shout scared off a suspect from a home in Portage that RCMP are asking for information about.

On October 3, at around 11:30 p.m., Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report that an unknown male was attempting to gain entry to a garage in the 100 block of 19th Street NW. 

The homeowner yelled at the suspect who then left the area. Police attended and were unable to locate the suspect. 

The suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and carrying a backpack. 

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445.