Police say man pretended to be disabled, stole from Walmart

Wharton police are searching for a man they say pretended to be disabled, but was able to quickly stand up and steal

WHARTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Wharton Police Department say a man pretended to be disabled but quickly popped out of his scooter to commit theft at a store.

Wharton police released a surveillance photo of the man riding on a scooter in Walmart.

He was last seen driving away in a white Toyota Camry or similar vehicle.

If you have information about the man you are asked to call the Wharton Police Department of the East Wharton County Crimestoppers at 979-282-TIPS

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