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Public’s help sought in search for thief who stole $1,000 in merchandise from Walmart

The public’s help is being sought in the search for a suspected thief who stole $1,000 in merchandise from Walmart at Buffalo Ridge in The Villages.

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is seeking help in identifying this suspect
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in identifying this suspect.

The unidentified white male on Oct. 6 arrived and fled in a gray four-door passenger car, of unknown make or model, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, 180 pounds, has a goatee and a full tattoo sleeve on his right arm. He is in his late thirties, or early forties.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 352-793-2621 or to remain anonymous contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS(8477). Reference case number 6047.

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