Christmas service targeted

Published 11:00 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Suffolk police are on the lookout for an unknown suspect who stole items from cars in a church parking lot on Christmas morning.

Four people who attended the Virginia Korean United Methodist Church on Lee Farm Lane on Sunday reported they were the victims of thefts from their cars, city spokeswoman Debbie George said.

Two victims lost GPS units, and one lost a wallet.

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Police have a possible suspect description of a white male with medium build wearing a black hoodie, gray beanie cap and black sunglasses. Some churchgoers reportedly saw him in the parking lot near the cars during the service, George said.

Anyone who has information is asked to call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Callers to Crime Line never have to give their names or appear in court, and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.