Alcohol grab and dash caught on abc store cameras

Police seek suspect after ABC store theft in Chesapeake

CHESAPEAKE, VA – Surveillance images are being reviewed after an unknown suspect walked out of a Chesapeake liquor store with nearly $200 worth of alcohol, prompting police to ask for the public’s help identifying the individual.

The incident occurred January 29 around 3:43 p.m. at an ABC Store in the 1400 block of Sams Drive. According to police, the suspect entered the store, selected multiple bottles of alcohol valued at approximately $195, and left without paying.

The suspect then fled the area on foot. No injuries were reported.

Police described the suspect as wearing a navy blue zip-up jacket, black pants, and a beanie with a square light centered on the front.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, submit a tip online at P3TIPS.com, or use the P3TIPS mobile app. Tipsters are not required to identify themselves, and information leading to an arrest or recovery of stolen property may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,500.

Key Points

Alcohol valued at about $195 was stolen from a Chesapeake ABC Store
The suspect fled on foot after leaving the store without paying
Police are seeking public assistance to identify the suspect

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