Police Searching for Would-Be Thief

LONGVIEW — Police in Longview seek help catching a person who tried to steal some materials from a department store. Just before 5:30 Monday afternoon, officers responded to a theft at Sears at 3500 McCann Road. When officers arrived they were told by loss prevention that a white male had attempted to steal a router and some pliers and leave the store. When loss prevention personnel confronted the thief he threw the items down and attempted to leave the store. When the store’s loss prevention personnel attempted to stop him again he pushed the Sears employee and ran out of the store.

The suspect is described as a white male with dark hair and a goatee, and tattoos on both shoulders. If anyone has any information regarding this theft, you’re asked to contact Detective Gary Shirley at 903-237-2705. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact Gregg County Crimestoppers at http://www.greggcountycrimestoppers.org or 903-237-7867.