Booze bandit bolts with haul from virginia store

Booze bandit bolts with haul from Virginia store

Liquor store thief wanted after walking out with $257 haul in Chesapeake

Chesapeake, VA — A suspect is being sought after walking out of a liquor store with multiple bottles without paying, leaving police asking for help identifying the individual.

The incident occurred February 21 at an ABC store in the 4100 block of Portsmouth Boulevard.

Authorities said the unidentified male selected several bottles of liquor totaling approximately $257.94 before exiting the store without making a payment.

No further description of the suspect has been released.

The case remains under investigation as police seek assistance from the public in identifying the individual.


Key Points

  • Suspect stole about $257 worth of liquor from Chesapeake store
  • Incident occurred at ABC store on Portsmouth Boulevard
  • Police asking for public help identifying suspect
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