Suspect Sought in Alleged Theft of $2K Worth of Clothing
Michael Purnell
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a man suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise over the course of several days.
Police say 48-year-old Michael Purnell is wanted for shoplifting men’s wear from the Burlington Coat Factory located at 7201 Two Notch Road.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the last known incident captured on surveillance video occurred on Tuesday, March 29, when Purnell went to the business and stole six children’s shirts and five pants.
Citizens with information about the crime are encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: call toll-free, 888-CRIMES-SC (274-6372), text to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information or go to: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the “Submit a tip” tab.
