PANAMA CITY -- Police are searching for a couple of suspected bed linen thieves, Panama City Police Department said Friday.
Surveillance videos from the Wal-Mart at 513 W. 23rd St. show two suspects that loss prevention employees observed placing bedding items into a bag worth $388 Wednesday at about 1:30 p.m. As they were attempting to leave without payment, the loss prevention employees confronted them. The suspects ran to an awaiting vehicle, identified as a Chrysler 300, and sped out of the parking lot. The driver of the vehicle was described as a black female, between 20 and 30 years of age.
One of the suspects shouted, “Don’t leave me Kiki” to the driver before fleeing, police said.
PCPD is investigating the incident as a felony shoplifting case.
Officers were unable to locate the vehicle or the suspects. If anyone knows the identity of the two female suspects or has any information regarding this case, they are urged to call the Panama City Police Department, 850-872-3100, or they can report their tips anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 850-785-TIPS.