Evansville Police are trying to identify a man that stole merchandise from the Eastland Mall JC Penny store and assaulted the loss prevention officer when she tried to detain him. The incident happened at 1:30pm on July 23rd. Video from the store captured images of the suspect. The suspect is a white male, 5’5″-5’9″ and about 170lbs. He left in a grey SUV with a possible plate of RP6390. Investigators have not been able to locate any information connected to that license plate, so it is possible that the numbers may be incorrect or in the wrong order.
Anyone with information is asked to call EPD at 436-7979.
