ONEONTA, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – The New York State Police in Oneonta is trying to identify a suspect in a larceny investigation from an incident that took place at Walmart on State Route 23 back in July.

According to police, around 3:30 pm on July 30^th, the unidentified man shown in the image below allegedly left Walmart without paying for store merchandise. After exiting the store, he ran into a wooded area located behind Walmart and JC Penny where Troopers were unable to find him.

He is described as a man with light skin, a dark beard, and tattoos on his forearms. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, and a black hat.

During the incident, he was accompanied by 60-year-old Adele F. Brod of Oneonta., who was also arrested for allegedly stealing on the same day. On August 13^th, she was charged with a misdemeanor of Petit Larceny and was issued appearance tickets to appear in front of the Oneonta Town Court on September 6^th. Brod did not identify the man who she was with to the state police.

Anyone with information is asked to call New York State Police at (607)561-7400 and to reference case number 10967803. You can also make an anonymous tip at the Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers website, by calling 1-866-730-8477 (TIPS), at www.p3tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.