Crime & Safety

Shoplifter Caught Trying to Blend In With Fishermen on Riverwalk Trail

"Next time he might want to have a fishing pole too!" Puyallup Police tweeted.

A man who attempted to steal over $100 in merchandise from Fred Meyer on North Meridian was caught attempting to blend in with fishermen on the Riverwalk Trail yesterday, according to Puyallup Police.

The 44-year-oldΒ fled from the store's loss prevention and was located standing on the river.

"He was trying to blend in with all the fishermen. Next time he might want to have a fishing pole too!" Puyallup PD tweeted.


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