Shoplifter Exchanges Loaded Gun For Work Boots At Port Richmond Wal-Mart
Philadelphia Police are looking to find the male who walked into the Wal-Mart store on Aramingo Avenue January 22, 2024. He was looking for work boots and he found what he wanted. In a security video you can watch him try them on , shove his old shoes under a chair and then walk out.
Before he left, he took out a loaded gun and stuffed it behind some merchandise, By doing this, he committed another crime. Police did not specify what the value of the work boots were. Store security saw him and tracked him back on cameras. When they reached behind the merchandise, they found the loaded gun, which was turned over to police.
- f you see this suspect, do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
- To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 215.686.TIPS (8477).
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If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
East Detective Division:
215-686-3243/3244
Det. Guinan #2781
DC 24-24-005122Crime Alerts24th District, theft, VUFA, Wanted