Bold Thief Quickly Steals $1,000 In Lawn Equipment: Police

LOGANVILLE, GA – Gwinnett Police need the public’s help in identifying a man caught on camera in a theft that occurred during broad daylight.

On Dec. 27, 2018 the man pulls into the Ace Hardware located at 275 Athens Highway in unincorporated Loganville. The man, caught on camera, pulls up to the front of the store and parks. He walks over to the wheeled blowers, selects one that is valued around $1,000, and loads it on his trailer, according to police. He then backs out and leaves.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit https://www.atlantapolicefoundation.org/programs/crime-stoppers/. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 19-002404

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Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department