Altoona Police seek public help identifying suspect in theft from Wendy's
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of stealing a wallet containing a large sum of cash from a Wendy's restaurant in Altoona.
The Altoona Police Department released a photo of the individual believed to be involved in the theft and is urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities are working to identify the person captured on surveillance.
Detective P. Brown is leading the investigation and can be reached at 814-949-2517 or by email at pbrown@altoonapa.gov. Tipsters can also send a private message to the Altoona Police Department's official Facebook page.
Police have not disclosed the exact amount of money stolen but described it as significant.
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