Man Wanted in Paint Hopper Theft

A man police believe may have stolen a paint hopper from a home in the 800 block of 11th Street is wanted for questioning, said the Manhattan Beach Police Department Tuesday.

The paint hopper was left near the east side yard gate of the home on Sept. 4. At approximately 3:28 p.m., video surveillance shows a male riding a dark colored mountain-style bicycle in front of the residence. He rides into the driveway of the residence near the east side yard gate and out of the camera’s view, according to police. The man is seen riding out of the driveway heading west on 11th street holding something close to his body. 

The man is described as a caucasian adult with a medium build. In the video he is seen wearing a dark colored T-shirt and pants, black and white tennis shoes, a black LA Dodgers baseball cap and a black backpack. 

Contact Manhattan Beach Police Det. Traci Navarrette by email attnavarrette@citymb.info or by phone at (310) 802-5125 if you have information about the suspect.