Fresno police are searching for a man who fought with a security guard and ran off with merchandise after attempting to steal from a Dollar Tree store on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Fresno PD)
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Fresno police are searching for a man accused of stealing merchandise from a Dollar Tree store after a physical altercation with a security guard.
The incident happened around 8 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Dollar Tree located at 1501 North First Street.
Police said the man browsed the store and took several items before walking to the self-checkout area and pretending to pay.
He then tried to leave without paying and was confronted by a security officer, leading to a struggle.
The suspect initially agreed to leave the items behind but grabbed his backpack and ran off with some of the merchandise before the security officer could retrieve everything.
Got a Tip?
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact Detective Albert Avelar at (559) 621-6328 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.
Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
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