PANAMA CITY — Authorities are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who attacked a man and then used his stolen credit cards at local businesses, according to a Bay County Sheriff’s Office news release.
On Monday, the victim left a bar on Thomas Drive and was approached in the parking lot by a man driving a white SUV who offered him a ride. The victim declined the ride and walked to North Lagoon.
While walking on North Lagoon between the crossroads of Rusty Gans Drive and Laurie Avenue, the victim suddenly heard footsteps behind him and when he turned, was hit on the head. The victim fell, dazed, but realized his wallet was being taken and opened his eyes to see a white SUV driving away.
The stolen credit cards were used at several businesses in Bay County. The suspect was captured on security cameras using the cards. The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male. His vehicle, the white SUV, also was caught on camera and appears to be a white Escalade.
Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to contact BCSO Investigator Michael McCrary at (850) 747-4700 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 785-TIPS.