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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Worcester County Bureau of Investigation Press Release 12-11-13

DATE: December 11, 2013
CBI Case #: 13-0293
LOCATION: 12741 Ocean Gateway
CRIME: First Degree Assault
SUSPECT: Unknown

NARRATIVE: On December 10, 2013, the Maryland State Police and the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation were called to respond to the Tanger Outlets, 12741 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland, regarding an assault that had occurred. During the investigation, it was found that a member of loss prevention for one of the outlet stores had attempted to stop a shoplifter from fleeing the business. The suspect (attached photos) exited the store and was followed by the loss prevention employee.

The loss prevention employee attempted to convince the suspect to return items that he had taken from the store. The suspect refused and entered a vehicle, identified as a newer model lime green “boxy” styled vehicle, such as a Kia Soul or Scion XB (stock photos attached). The suspect fled the scene, striking the loss prevention employee with the vehicle in the process.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Jason Burnett at the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation at 410-632-1111. Information can also provided to the Lower Eastern Shore Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776, where a reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in this case.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

He was confused.He thought it was Black Friday.