Local authorities are on the lookout for an individual wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident that took place earlier this month at a liquor store in District 3. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports that the suspect entered Randall’s Wine & Spirits shortly before the clock struck 2:40 p.m. on July 1st, where he allegedly helped himself to two bottles of whiskey without intending to pay.
The man in question left the premises with the bottles clandestinely tucked into his bag. Police have described the suspect as a black male, with a light complexion and distinctive long dreadlocks paired with a thick goatee. His outfit that day included a red short-sleeved T-shirt, knee-length black shorts, and black Crocs sandals. Additionally, he was spotted carrying a black messenger crossbody bag worn across his body. The department has taken to release pictures taken from the store’s security cameras in an effort to identify him swiftly.
Since the incident, there has been no report of the suspect being apprehended. The police are appealing to the public for any information that could help to bring the individual in question to justice. The act of shoplifting, though often perceived as a petty crime, has wider implications on community businesses, leading to increased prices and sometimes contributing to stores closing down…