Car theft suspect captured in JC Penney surveillance images
The Las Cruces Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a suspect seen walking through a J.C. Penny store just before the vehicle was stolen.
On May 15, 2018, a white 2015 Kia Optima was stolen from the parking lot near the J.C. Penny Store in the Mesilla Valley Mall at 700 Telshor Blvd.
Surveillance video shows the young man was wearing a dark, sleeveless shirt and dark shorts.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect, or has any information regarding the crime or current location of the vehicle, please call Las Cruces Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
The white 2015 Kia Optima has New Mexico license plate 194RNX.
Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to the identification of the suspect. Tips remain completely anonymous.