Crime & Safety

Norwalk Sheriff's Asks, Do You Know These Walmart Thieves?

Detectives hope the release of surveillance images will help nab two men who stole $800 in merchandise from the Norwalk Walmart.

The Norwalk Sheriff's Station released surveillance images Thursday of two men who allegedly stole $800 in merchandise from the Norwalk Walmart in hopes of obtaining the public's help in identifying the two suspects. 

The Crime

According to a news release issued by the Norwalk Station, the burglary occurred on Aug. 8 at 4:40 p.m. at the Walmart located at 11729 Imperial Highway.  

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One of the suspects entered the location and put the stolen goods -- three new security cameras, a baby monitor and various clothing items, totaling $800.83 -- inside two duffle bags in his shopping cart. The suspect then pushed the shopping cart to the emergency exit, began talking on his cell phone and exited the store.

Moments later, the second suspect walked in the store, headed straight to the cart left behind by the first suspect, picked up the duffle bags and ran out of the store through the emergency exit.

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The two then drove off, fleeing eastbound towards Pioneer Boulevard, according to sheriff's detectives.  

The Suspects and The Getaway Car

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his early 30s, 5'10'' and weighs 220 lbs. He has a shaved head, a moustache, goatee and tattoos on both arms. 

The second suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his 30s, 6'1'', weighs 250 lbs. and has a buzzed haircut. 

The two fled in a 2011-2012 dark gray, 4-door Toyota Camry with tinted windows and no license plates.  

Those with questions or any information about the theft and/or suspect is asked to call Norwalk Sheriff’s Station Det. Fernandez at (562) 466-5424 -- refer to file number 912-11439-0451-075. Tipsters call also provide information anonymously, by calling "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org


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