LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in a larceny investigation that reportedly happened on December 5 just before 12:30 p.m. at the Price Chopper in Lake Placid.
Police say an investigation revealed that an unidentified male had reportedly stolen a wallet from an elderly person’s shopping cart around noon. The male suspect was captured on security footage taking the wallet.
The alleged suspect is described as:
- White male
- Stocky build
- Gray hair
- Wearing a tan colored ball cap
- Hooded sweatshirt with a map of Lake Champlain
- Blue Jeans
- White Sneakers
Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper John Moody at SP Ray Brook at (518) 873-2750.