Complaining Man Targets Targets In Theft Case, Sought By Police

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Gwinnett Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a shoplifter who took an XBox One from the Target store at 3200 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners. After being caught trying to steal the video game, police say he called to complain about the loss prevention officer who caught him. Then he returned a month later to shoplift the same video console, police say.

The officer working this case has positively identified the man as Johnathan Tyreik Walker, 32, from Stone Mountain. A warrant for shoplifting has been obtained for his arrest. His whereabouts is unknown at this time. If anyone has any information on his location they are encouraged to contact Gwinnett Police or Crime Stoppers.

The suspect that shoplifted from Target after complaining about being stopped for attempting to shoplift has hit multiple Target stores in the metro area. The tag number on the blue Chevrolet Tahoe has been identified as “RGE 3539.” If anyone sees this vehicle or suspect they are encouraged to call the police.

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On Jan. 8, the man entered the Target and placed two XBox One's in an empty storage container and attempted to purchase the container in the self-checkout line. A loss prevention officer approached the suspect, who then claimed it was a mistake. The man left the store and drove out of the parking lot in a blue Chevrolet Suburban. The man later called the Target and complained that he was treated poorly by loss prevention in reference to this incident.

On Feb. 9, the same man returned to Target and again placed an XBox One in an empty storage container. This time he left the store without paying, skipping the checkout line entirely. The man left the parking lot in the same vehicle.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number(s): 18-013014

Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department