Police are hoping someone can help identify a man accused of shoplifting 32 iPhones valued at more than $24,000 from a Walmart. Watch video
MONROE TWP. -- Police hope someone can help identify a man they say shoplifted 32 iPhones valued at more than $24,000 from a Walmart.
Police say this man entered a Monroe Township Walmart on Oct. 1 and stole more than $24,000 in iPhones. (Monroe Township Police Department) Monroe Township Police released video and still images on Tuesday of the man accused of the crime.
Shorty before 1 a.m. on Oct. 1, police said he entered the store on South Black Horse Pike in Williamstown and headed for the luggage department.
He removed a small suitcase from a shelf and strolled to the electronics department, where he walked behind an unoccupied sales counter, broke a glass cabinet door and removed 32 iPhones.
He placed the phones, including 5s, 6 and 6 Plus models, in the suitcase and headed for self-checkout.
He purchased the suitcase containing the phones and left the store.
Police say this man stole more than $24,000 in iPhones.The video shows him making his purchase with cash.
The man hopped in a silver SUV and fled west on East Malaga Road, police said.
He is described by authorities as black with a beard. He wore a dog tag-style silver chain, black hat with white graphics, a black hooded sweatshirt with white graphics, jeans, and black sneakers with white trim
Anyone with information is asked to contact Monroe Township Police Department's anonymous tip line at 856-875-2940.
They may also contact Monroe Police Detective Derrick Jacobus at 856-728-9800, ext. 501 or by email at djacobus@monroetownshipnj.org.
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