Gastonia Police Investigate Theft of Over $18,000 from Walmart; Video of Suspect Released

Gastonia, North Carolina - March 31, 2023: Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department (GPD) continue to investigate the theft of over $18,000 worth of electronics from the Walmart store located at 3000 E. Franklin Boulevard. Some of the items stolen are believed to be iPads and iPhones. Today, GPD is releasing surveillance video of the suspect and asking the public for help identifying the suspect.  

The investigation determined that shortly after 9:15 pm on March 27, the suspect entered the Walmart, made their way to an employee-only area at the back of the store, and stole several electronic items. The suspect put all the stolen electronics into a suitcase (also from Walmart) and left the store.

If you have any information at all about this suspect, please call Crime Stoppers of Gaston County at 704-861-8000. You may be eligible for a cash reward and callers may remain anonymous.

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