Florida man allegedly swaps tags, steals $6,500 piece of art for just $50
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LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. - A Florida man managed to walk away with $6,500 worth of artwork for a mere $50 after swapping price tags on art pieces at a business, according to deputies.
The incident occurred on Aug. 10 just after 3 p.m., at a store located in the 700 block of Lake Ave. in Lake Worth, which is a strip of novelty shops and restaurants.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office shared photos on their Facebook page of the suspect on Wednesday:
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect involved.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward if their information leads to an arrest.
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