Southlake Police Seek Help Finding Theft Suspect

Sunglasses-suspect
Photo credit Southlake PD

SOUTHLAKE (KRLD) - Police in Southlake are looking for a man suspected of stealing three pairs of sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut.

Authorities released surveillance photos with the hope that someone recognizes the suspect from the incident that took place on October 16. 

In typical Southlake DPS fashion, they tweeted out a holiday-themed thread about the crime, which you can read below. 

If you have any information about the suspect, you can contact police at 817-748-8915. 

WE NEED YOUR HELP, HOLIDAY GUMSHOES!‘Twas back in October when this crime took place,This bad guy stole some things and we need your help with this case.He walked in Sunglass Hut on October Sixteen,It was around 3:30pm and he wore a compression sleeve.1/ pic.twitter.com/HoK36iwBo2

— Southlake DPS (@SouthlakeDPS) December 16, 2019

When what to his wandering eyes did he see?A chance to steal three pairs of sunglasses…ALLEGEDLY.2/

— Southlake DPS (@SouthlakeDPS) December 16, 2019

With two pairs he concealed inside his fake slingAnd another in his pocket, acting like his phone gave a ring (he put the glasses in his pocket and immediately pulled out his phone like that’s why his hand was there—sorry the sing songy stanzas can’t cover every detail).3/

— Southlake DPS (@SouthlakeDPS) December 16, 2019

Maybe the sling was real and maybe it was notWas he concealing tattoos to avoid getting caught?A V-neck so low! A mint colored tee!Airpods in his ear and a hat of Yankees!4/

— Southlake DPS (@SouthlakeDPS) December 16, 2019

Sperrys on his feet and nary any socksShowed this thief may indeed be far from the docks (because Sperrys are boat shoes, guys).He made some small talk, he made some chitty chatAnd he put on a show of moving glasses forth and back.5/

— Southlake DPS (@SouthlakeDPS) December 16, 2019

“Nothing for me today,” he probably yucked.As he had property not of his, valued around $600 bucks.Now citizens! Now friends! Have you seen this guy?!Can you help us name him? Can you help identify?!6/

— Southlake DPS (@SouthlakeDPS) December 16, 2019

Look close at the pics, and don’t be miffedAnd if you know this thief, call crime analyst Diana Smith.Her number is 817-748-8-9-15.Or send messages through social media, anonymously (it’s a stretch but you have to say “fifteen,” just go with it).7/

— Southlake DPS (@SouthlakeDPS) December 16, 2019

Merry Christmas to all of you and thanks for your time!You’ve help us a ton this year on cutting back on crime!/END

— Southlake DPS (@SouthlakeDPS) December 16, 2019