Alleged tool theft in Freeport, public’s help sought to ID suspect

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of a suspect in the alleged theft of tools from Ace Hardware in Freeport. (Ace Hardware security video screenshot)

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.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of a suspect in the alleged theft of tools from Ace Hardware in Freeport. The suspect, pictured above and top, is believed to have tattoos on his right forearm, perhaps of a fish and pin-up girl, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said. (Ace Hardware security video screenshot)

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