Have you seen this man? Police are looking for suspect in Wichita-area larceny thefts
Wichita police are asking the public for help in finding a man impersonating a COX employee who stole from the homes of area residents.
The man says he is a COX employee, according to police. This allowed him to enter the home of a 89-year-old woman in the 1400 block of North Brunswick in northwest Wichita, WPD spokesperson Juan Rebolledo said Saturday.
While inside the woman’s home, he stole her purse and made several unauthorized purchases at the Lowe’s on Maple and Ridge, according to Rebolledo.
Police say he may be driving a silver SUV with the tag 519SDF, which is expired and belongs to another vehicle.
“This individual is also a suspect in a similar case being investigated by Goddard Police, where he used the same tactic to gain access to another home and steal a purse,” according to a WPD news release.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or have information about his whereabouts are encouraged to call WPD detective Daniels or sergeant Mar at the Wichita Police Department at 316-928-4407.
Police provided these photos of the suspect and vehicle.
This story was originally published December 7, 2024 at 1:36 PM.