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Man accused of stealing more than $4,000 worth of welders from Kokomo Rural King

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Posted at 7:26 AM, Apr 19, 2023
and last updated 2023-04-19 07:26:38-04

KOKOMO — The Kokomo Police Department is asking for help as they investigate a theft out of a local Rural King store.

Investigators say the suspect, seen below, swapped UPC code stickers on items and left the store with four Hobart 210 MPV welders in March.

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The welders were stolen from the store located on S. Washington Street and have a value of $4,399.96.

Further investigation found the man is believed to have done similar acts at other Indiana Rural King stores in February.

The suspect is described as between 5 foot 7 inches to 5 foot 10 inches with a husky build and multiple tattoos on his arms, neck and face.

He has been seen driving a mid-1990s gold Toyota Camry or Geo Prizm alongside a woman in her 40s - 50s with brown hair and a thin build.

Anyone who has information can contact Detective Cameron Cunningham at 765-456-7136 or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at 765-456-7017.