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Jacksonville police looking for ‘bonnet bandit’ accused of stealing cases of alcohol

Bonnet bandit Jacksonville police said this man pictured in a surveillance photo wearing a bright pink bonnet, entered a store, grabbed several cases of alcohol, and left without paying. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville police said it’s looking for help from the public to find a man they said stole several cases of alcohol from a store. It happened Aug. 29 at a convenience store on Edgewood Avenue North, a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office social media post states.

The man, pictured in a surveillance photo wearing a bright pink bonnet, entered the store, grabbed several cases of alcohol, and left the store without paying, police said.

“We’re hoping with a headpiece as unique as this one, someone will know who he is,” police stated in the social media post.

Police are asking that anyone who recognizes the man to call 904-630-0500, or contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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