Lexington Police Department seeking help after male rummages through cars stealing what he likes

Lexington, SC (Paul Kirby) - The Lexington Police Department needs your help to identify this white male who entered several cars at night in the Settlers Pointe at Lake Murray neighborhood. He rummages through loose items in the car stealing anything that catches his eye.

The suspect was wearing short pants, a t-short with a design on the front, and a ball cap that’s dark in the back and a lighter color in the front. He has on some sort of sport shoes with over the calf dark sox. He appears to be in his teens, but the camera may deceive when it comes to his age. He is just going from drive to drive looking for unlocked cars to steal from. This is obviously a crime of opportunity.

Look at the video closely. If you recognize the suspect or think you do, please contact Detective Heath at (803) 951-4642.Please remember to lock your car’s doors at night to prevent this type of crime.