SNEAK THEFT – PANAMA CITY, FL

On 6/13/16, at approximately 8:45 p.m., two guests were shopping for jewelry with a sales associate. As one guest was deciding on purchasing a ring, the other guest was left unattended for approximately five minutes with a gold plated chain. When the sales associate was finished with the first guest, she turned to help the second guest. At that point she realized the second guest had left and had taken the chain. The suspect is described as an African American male. He is thin and 6’5.” He is believed to be in his late 30’s and has a slight mustache. He was last seen wearing jeans and a black shirt with red highlights to match the headphones he had on. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact Panama City Police at 850-872-3100.

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SNEAK THEFT – PANAMA CITY, FL

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