Putnam County, WV – Deputies with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of stealing a DeWalt backpack sprayer from a local Home Depot.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident marks the latest in a series of shoplifting cases at area Home Depot stores. The department shared surveillance photos of the suspect and their vehicle in a social media post Friday, noting that the suspect appeared to be wearing Carhartt clothing.
Deputy Warner is leading the investigation and requests that anyone with information contact him at jwarner@putnamwv.org.
The Sheriff’s Office added a lighthearted tone in its post, humorously noting that the suspect’s vehicle matches the description of “about 87% of trucks in West Virginia.” Officials also stated this marks the sixth consecutive Home Depot shoplifting case identified by the department.
Authorities have not released further details on the suspect’s identity or the value of the stolen merchandise.
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