Authorities are on the lookout for a man who allegedly swiped over $300 worth of goods from a Walgreens in Texas, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said. The theft took place at the drugstore located in the 10900 block of FM 1960 Road West, where the suspect is reported to have concealed merchandise valued at over $334 and left without paying.
The incident, which unfolded on April 17, led to a brief foot chase as deputies arrived on scene, the man ultimately escaped in a tan sedan, eluding law enforcement efforts to capture him, Constable Mark Herman's Office reports the brazen thief was donning an orange shirt and blue jean pants and has heavy tattoos, according to a Facebook post by the office.
Officials are now turning to the public for aid in identifying the tattooed bandit. "If you have any information regarding the identity of this suspect, you are urged to contact our dispatch or your local law enforcement.", a statement by Constable Mark Herman. With shoplifting incidents on the rise in certain areas, local businesses have been put on high alert and law enforcement agencies are stressing the importance of community vigilance.
Walgreens has not yet released a statement on the theft or the value of the merchandise stolen. The tan sedan remains at large, along with the suspect, the store's surveillance footage is a key piece in the investigation as detectives continue to piece together the events of that day.
