Tablet Theft

LPD seeks to identify suspects in theft of tablets from Walmart.

****UPDATE  Both suspects have been identified based on tips from social media followers******

The Lima Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify 2 suspects who stole tablet computers from Walmart on Allentown Road on January 14th 2014. 

2 white male suspects arrived in the same vehicle at Walmart on 1-14-14 at approximately 2:08 AM.  The suspects then entered the store separately.  Once inside the store, the suspects went to the electronics area.  One suspect removed 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab3 computers from behind the counter, by reaching over and grabbing them.  The other suspects was acting as a "lookout" during the theft.  The suspects then entered the hardware area of the store, where the first suspect concealed the items in his clothing.  Both suspects then left the store together approximately 40 minutes after they entered.

 

 

We are actively seeking information about this theft, and the identification of both suspects.  If you have any information about this theft, no matter how small you think it might be, please contact the Lima Police Department at (419) 227-4444.  Information can be forwarded to either Detective Andrew Johnson, or Sergeant Andy Green. Information may also be provided by contacting us through social media. 

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