Columbia, SC – Richland County deputies are asking the public for help identifying a man allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at a Hobby Lobby store along Two Notch Road earlier this month.
According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), the alleged theft occurred on January 5, 2026, Monday, at the Hobby Lobby located in the Two Notch Road corridor, a busy retail area serving northeast Columbia and surrounding communities.
Investigators released a surveillance image showing a man wearing a dark, patterned jacket over a gray shirt. Authorities say the individual’s identity remains unknown at this time, and the image is being shared in hopes that someone may recognize him.
RCSD stated the suspect was last seen leaving the area in a two-door Nissan bearing a Maryland license plate, G6G0194. Deputies have not released additional details about the items allegedly stolen or the total value involved, as the investigation remains ongoing.
Officials emphasize that the individual pictured is a person of interest and has not been formally charged. Anyone with information that could help identify the suspect or confirm the vehicle details is urged to contact authorities.
Tips can be reported directly to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 803-576-3000. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of South Carolina at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
Deputies say even small details—such as recognizing the clothing, vehicle, or travel patterns—could help move the case forward.
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