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Florence Police Department turns to community for help in active Walmart theft investigations

Florence, South Carolina – Florence police are asking residents to take a careful look at newly released photos as investigators work to identify people believed to be connected to two separate shoplifting cases at the same Walmart location.

According to the Florence Police Department, both incidents happened on April 30, 2026, at the Walmart at 2014 S. Irby St.

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The cases have been listed as 2026-003077 and 2026-003082, and police are turning to the public in hopes that someone may recognize the individuals shown in the attached images.

In the first case, 2026-003077 (photo below), police are seeking help identifying a subject believed to have been involved in a shoplifting incident at the store.

Florence police are asking residents to take a careful look at newly released photos as investigators work to identify people believed to be connected to two separate shoplifting cases at the same Walmart location.
Credit: Florence PD

In the second case, 2026-003082 (photo below), investigators are asking the community to review photos of multiple subjects who are also believed to have been involved in a shoplifting case at the same address on the same date.

Florence police are asking residents to take a careful look at newly released photos as investigators work to identify people believed to be connected to two separate shoplifting cases at the same Walmart location.
Credit: Florence PD

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The department is asking local residents to review the photos and see whether they recognize the subjects believed to be involved.

Anyone with information about either incident is asked to contact Cpl. Wheeler by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 843-665-3191.

Even a small detail could help investigators move the cases forward, especially when public recognition plays a role in identifying people connected to an active investigation.

Police also reminded residents that tips can be submitted online through the city’s crime tip form at https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfFlorence/CrimeTips. The form may be used for these cases or any other active investigation.

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Tipsters do not have to identify themselves, giving community members a way to share information while remaining anonymous.

The Florence Police Department thanked the public for its help as officers continue working to identify the individuals connected to the two shoplifting investigations.

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