(VIDEO) Person of interest in doughnut shop cash register thefts sought
Published 12:07 pm Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Port Arthur police have a person of interest in the recent thefts of cash registers at two local doughnut shops.
Originally reported as robberies, a closer look at the crimes showed, per law, the crimes were thefts, a police spokesperson said.
The crimes began at 6:09 a.m. at Master Donuts, 7765 Ninth Ave., where a man wearing a construction vest and hardhat entered the business and left with a cash register. The second call came in at 7:04 a.m. at Southern Maid Donuts, 2446 Memorial Blvd., where a similarly described suspect stole the cash register as well.
Police believe the two incidents are related and do have a person of interest in mind.
No injuries were reported in either crime.
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Call 833-TIPS (8477) or text “BMT” followed by your tip information to CRIMES (274637) from your mobile phone.
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