Crime & Safety

Police Seek Identity Of Alleged Gilroy Wal-Mart Thief

Police in Gilroy are asking for your help in identifying the man shown in this surveillance image taken at the Gilroy Wal-Mart.

GILROY - Police in Gilroy are asking for your help in identifying the man shown in this surveillance image taken at the Gilroy Wal-Mart.

According to a Facebook posting, Gilroy police say the suspect shown stole a backpack and clothing from Wal-Mart on Friday, April 1.

When a Wal-Mart store manager tried to stop the alleged thief, police say the man struck the manager before escaping to a newer model white colored Mercury sedan that was apparently waiting for him.

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If you recognize the suspect, you're asked to call Gilroy Police at (408) 846-0300.

-image via Gilroy Police

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