WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Police in Winter Haven, Florida, are looking for a man they said made a smooth getaway, taking a television and a bouquet of flowers from Walmart, thanks to his hover shoes.
Police said in a Facebook post that the unidentified man rolled into the store, pushed a cart around collecting items then zoomed right out the door without paying, WFLA reported.
It was all caught on surveillance video.
McFly He's Not - But His Shoes Just Might Help ID Him** IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED ** Jonathan Nicholson Back to the Future's McFly he's not! But his Hover Shoes, Voyagers, Moto Kicks, Space Shoes or whatever you want to call them makes him our first futuristic thief! Our Winter Haven McFly entered Walmart (355 Cypress Gardens Blvd) utilizing his fancy footwear and proceeds to travel all around with great ease hovering to and fro gathering items that included a television and a bouquet of flowers (wonder who the lucky girl is). Do you think he stopped to pay? Well, as you see in the video, he glides right out without even an attempt to utilize any register. (At some point, don't ya feel the need to squeal "WEEEEEEEEE"?) We poke fun, but stealing IS a crime and we want to get this guy and his shoes in custody. Somebody will recognize him. Call Detective Cobb at 863-401-2256. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward.
Posted by Winter Haven Police Department on Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Police are now asking the public for help in identifying the man, WTVT reported.
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