A suspect who gained entry to a business in the 5,600 block of Teredo Street in Sechelt, tearing an alarm panel off the wall.
While the building was being re-keyed, the suspect returned and unsuccessfully tried to steal locksmithing tools.
The suspect got away with a key to the new lock.
Sunshine Coast RCMP have identified the suspect and the suspect was also caught or surveillance video.
The investigation is ongoing.