Advisory: TO CATCH A THIEF ~ help dets ID man suspected in stealing shoes from Marshalls in SFV #LAPD
One theft occurred on the evening of October 13, 2012 when store security captured the nearly 6-foot tall Hispanic man placing shoes under his large, untucked shirt.
"These are misdemeanor crimes so we have to identify the man first, then get an arrest warrant before he can be arrested," explained Lt. Paul Vernon, commanding officer of the Mission Detective Division. "But misdemeanor or not, these are serious crimes because they lead to higher prices for customers and in some cases, high theft occurrences lead to stores closing or moving from neighborhoods."
Typically, simple thefts account for one-quarter of all Part I (major crimes) in the Mission Area, which includes Panorama City. A large percentage of the thefts occur at stores concentrated in Panorama City. Of the 3900 Part I crimes reported in the Mission Area, nearly 900 involved simple thefts, and many of those from shoplifting.
The wanted man is Hispanic, between 30 and 35 years old, and weighs about 210 pounds.
"I would suspect he lives in the neighborhood," Lt. Vernon added. "If he's ripping off one store, he's probably stealing from others too."
Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Detective Randy Elzinga, Mission Burglary Unit, at (818) 838-9882. Anonymous tips can be called into Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Online tips may be placed at www.LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
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