Swift Current City RCMP are searching for a young man after an inventory scanner was stolen from a local business.

The incident occurred at a business in the 18 Block of 22nd Avenue NE on March 3 around 10:58 a.m.

The 18-to-20-year-old lone male suspect was seen entering the store putting the inventory scanner into his jacket pocket and then leaving.

Police say the male has blonde hair with an average build and was wearing mostly black and dark clothing and a ball cap.

RCMP are asking anyone that has any information regarding the theft to contact them.