VIDEO: Brazen theft suspect steals barbecue, fire pits from Buc-ee's in Wharton

Wednesday, January 27, 2016
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police need help identifying a man who was caught on video stealing a barbecue pit and other items from a Buc-ee's store in Wharton.

The brazen theft happened around 5:30am January 18th at the convenience store in the 10000 block of Highway 59.
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According to Wharton police, the suspect first walked into the store and stole several items from the shelves. He then got into a white Ford single cab flatbed truck and pulled into a fenced area housing several barbecue and fire fits. The suspects loaded one of each into the back of the truck and drove off.

The suspect was described as a white male wearing black pants, a gray shirt, an orange safety vest and a Browning ball cap.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Wharton Detective Jason Barker at 979-532-3131.
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