Police Seek Cell-Phone Bandit

The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual suspected of multiple shoplifting incidents of cell phones.

According to LPD Lt. Carroll Bledsoe, Jr., the pictured subject selects pre-paid type mobile phones and carries them to another location in the store where he will cut open the packaging, conceal the phones on his person and flee.  

The subject is described as a white male, 25-35 years of age, approximately six feet tall and weighing 170 pounds, with dark hair and a goatee.  

The subject will have a recent laceration on his left hand. The suspect vehicle is a bluish/green vehicle (possibly a Ford Taurus) with a missing right front hubcap.

If you are able to identify this individual or vehicle please contact the Lexington Police Department at 803-359-6260 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC. You may remain anonymous.