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Outlets theft suspect says 'Please don't stop me' before $800 theft

(St. Johns County Sheriff's Office)

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said that a theft suspect asked employees not to stop him from taking $800 worth of purses at the St. Augustine Outlets.

The male suspect was dressed as a female and wearing a fanny pack.

Deputies said the male suspect said, multiple times, "Please don't stop me" before taking four purses worth around $800.

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