Ruh-Roh, Shaggy: Ala. Police Hunt for Thief in Scooby-Doo Costume
By Heather Gann
Source al.com
What to know
- Tuscaloosa Police are searching for a suspect dressed in a Scooby-Doo costume and broke in to a Quick Stop to steal cash and coins.
- Security camera footage caught the costumed suspect, who appears to be a white male, approximately 5'9".
- Police are asking for tips via phone or anonymous app submission to help identify the suspect.
Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you?
That’s what Tuscaloosa Police are asking the public this week as they search for the person who on Sunday broke into the Duncanville Quick Stop on Highway 82.
Camera footage shows the suspect, who police say appears to be a white male, around 5’9”, stealing cash and coins from the location dressed as the beloved cartoon dog.
Officers responded to the store after the security alarm activated at 3:45 a.m., according to a recent release.
“Anyone who can help us unmask this villain may call 205-349-2121 or submit an anonymous tip on our app,” it reads.
Facebook commentors offered the police several pieces of humorous advice.
“It actually wasn’t Scooby, it was old man Smithers disguised as Scooby Doo,” one man wrote.
“And he would have gotten away with it, if it weren’t for those meddling kids.”
“Maybe lay out some Scooby snacks and stay really still he will then come to you!” wrote another
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