WESTFIELD — Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing a wallet at a Dollar General store this morning.
The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. at the Dollar General located at 617 Southampton Road.
According to the Westfield Police Department, a customer dropped their wallet while waiting in line at the register and did not notice.
The suspect, who was standing behind the victim in line, picked up the wallet but placed it in his pocket instead of returning it or notifying store employees.
The suspect then left the store with the wallet.
As of 4 p.m., the wallet had not been turned in to the store or police department.
Police are asking anyone with information about the suspect’s identity to contact the Westfield Police Department at 413-562-5411.
Callers can remain anonymous.
