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Burlington Coat Factory Theft Caught On Camera

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A flip flop wearing thief had a field day at the Burlington Coat Factory in Hallandale Beach where he stole nearly $800 in merchandise.

The theft, however, was caught on camera and police have released the video in hopes that someone recognizes the guy and gives them a call.

It happened March 31st, around 6 p.m.

The store's surveillance cameras captured him coming in and picking up a rolling shopping basket while talking on the phone.

He then spent his time carefully picking out items and throwing them in the basket.

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In the end, he used an emergency exit in a clothing section to make his escape. Police say there was a white Ford F-150 pick up truck waiting for him.

Anyone with information on the guy is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-8477 (TIPS) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.

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