FREEPORT, Fla. –– A man reportedly stole more than $500 worth of tools from Ace Hardware in Freeport, and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
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The alleged tool thief was caught on security video, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said.
According to Walton County Sheriff’s Office, on October 20 around noon, a man was dropped at the hardware store off in a gray four-door Nissan Titan. The truck has a Florida tag, tools in the truck bed, and a ladder rack, the WCSO said.
Minutes later, the individual allegedly stole more than $500 worth of tools from the store and left across the parking lot on foot.
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According to Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect has tattoos on his right forearm which are believed to be a fish and pin-up girl.
If you can identify the subject in the video or recognize the vehicle, please call the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at (850)-892-8111.
You can also remain anonymous by calling Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS (8477), visiting the website emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, or downloading the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet.
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You will always remain anonymous when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers, and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest
