Man Stole Salvation Army Volunteer's Backpack: Cops

MILTON, GA — The Milton Police Department is looking for the man accused of stealing from a Salvation Army volunteer who was soliciting donations from shoppers on Black Friday.

The donation collector was ringing the bell around 11:44 a.m. Nov. 23 at the front entrance to Walmart at 5200 Windward Parkway. Milton police said the volunteer brought with him a backpack that contained his Thanksgiving leftovers.

The volunteer placed the backpack just inside the automatic doors next to the vending machines while he collected donations from shoppers. The male subject entered the store, snatched the bag and left the premises.

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According to the be-on-the-lookout alert issued by Milton police, the man in question was wearing a white long-sleeved shirt with a gray undershirt, blue jeans and blue and white shoes. Milton police spokesperson Capt. Charles Barstow said Facebook followers have helped the agency put a name to this person's face.

"Thanks to all who reposted," the agency said on its Facebook page. "And thanks to a timely and accurate tip, we have identified the suspect. His Grinching days will be quickly coming to a close. We appreciate our residents and followers more than we can express."

Anyone with information about the identity of the man is asked to contact Detective Christopher Bradshaw at christopher.bradshaw@cityofmiltonga.us.

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