Man wanted locally and nationally for over 100 alleged retail thefts
A Michigan man is accused of adding the Butler Township Walmart to a list of more than 100 alleged retail targets.
Butler Township Police filed charges Monday against Hakeem El-Sabbagh Black, 19, of Flint, Mich., including felony counts retail theft and possessing stolen property after he allegedly stole $2,043 in gift cards and items on April 30. Black remains at large.
Police said the suspect was unidentified during their initial investigation, but Walmart Global later provided Black’s identity.
“(The Walmart Global employee) explained that Black is currently (involved) in 110 events throughout the country,” police said.
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