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Cpl/2 John "Wes" Barnett Jr.
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State Police Seek Publics’ Help with Identifying Suspect

Released-Saturday, January 12, 2008

Harrington-The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a theft that occurred at the Harrington Midway Slots on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. 

During the investigation detectives were contacted by an 85-year-old man who reported the crime. The investigation revealed that at approximately 3:30 p.m. the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the victim while he was playing a video lottery machine. 

The suspect in this case is described as a black male, approximately 6’0” tall and believed to be between the ages of thirty-five and forty.  The suspect was last seen wearing a green plaid jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. 

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding the aforementioned case to call the Delaware State Police Video Lottery Enforcement Unit attention: Detective Timothy Gallager (302) 739-7791 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

Online tip submissions can be made via http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstop.htm

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