Louisiana Man Accused of Hiding Stolen Items in Tackle Box at Walmart

PORT ALLEN, LA (KPEL) — Louisiana authorities are searching for an individual who allegedly stole clothing items from a Walmart in Port Allen.

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According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, a man entered the Walmart on Thursday, September 25th, and stuffed merchandise and clothing items into a tackle box.

Instead of paying for all the items he picked up, he only scanned the tackle box at the self-checkout and then left the store with the box full of unpaid items.

Contact Info for Crime Stoppers and WBR Deputies

Now, the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office has released surveillance footage, hoping someone can identify the individual who allegedly stole from Walmart.

Investigators ask that anyone with information contact the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office at 225-382-5200 or 225-343-9234. If you have information, you can also contact the Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP. All callers remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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