Local

State police looking for man who allegedly stole from Hempfield Walmart in return scheme

State police in Greensburg are looking for a man accused of stealing from the Hempfield Township Walmart.

The man allegedly entered the store on Greengate Center Circle on May 10 carrying concealed Walmart receipts and shopping bags then went through the store getting items on the receipts and putting them in the shopping bags.

He then took the items to the customer service counter and returned them for $114.45, according to state police.

Once the transaction was complete, he was confronted by Walmart employees, but he fled on foot through the parking lot toward Route 30, then in an unknown direction.

Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 724-832-3288.

Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW