"Bare Foot Beer Bandit" Sought By Police

The alleged thief pulled off the daring feet - err, feat - without shoes.

Photo via Florence Police Department.

(Florence, Ky.) - Florence Police are hoping you can help them identify the thief they are calling the "bare foot beer bandit."

A man wearing a Bengals jersey and no shoes entered a Florence store, grabbed a case of beer, and then fled on bare foot without paying for it.

Police have released a photo of the shoeless suspect.

If you can help investigators identify him, contact Florence Police Department Det. Cpl. Adam DeSalvo at (859) 334-5551 or Adam.DeSalvo@Florence-ky.gov.

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