CALIFORNIA, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the man pictured in an ongoing theft investigation. The suspect has been involved in numerous recent thefts from the Target and Walmart stores in California.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Dianne Hersh at 301-475-4200, ext. 78155 or email dianne.hersh@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 64866-22
Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637).
Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
These thefts are a result of being ‘soft’ on crime. Our legal system has taught these criminals that they can do this with little repercussions, if caught.
It is also a function of the size and corporate mentality of the Walmarts and Targets that have infected this country. In 2021, Walmart had net sales, just in the US, of $370 billion which was 8.5% higher than the year before. It’s cheaper to let people steal from them than to hire actual security guards to stop thieves. It cheaper to put in self check out lanes and let people just walk by them than hire checkout clerks to monitor what is being sold.