Millbrook police seek public’s help identifying theft suspect

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Millbrook Police Department has released a photograph of an unknown subject wanted for felony retail theft.

“The offense occurred Thursday, Nov. 3 at Walmart at 145 Kelly Boulevard,” Millbrook Police Department said in a statement. “Investigators say the suspect entered the business at this location, took two 43-inch televisions without paying, and exited the business. The suspect was seen entering a blue Toyota Camry and leaving in an unknown direction. There is no other information available currently. The suspect is wanted for Theft of Property 3rd Degree, a Class D Felony.” will have more cotton, more linen so people can knit something more summery.”

Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect or his whereabouts is asked to call the Millbrook Police Department at 334-285-5603 or CrimeStoppers using its 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app. If anyone gives a tip, they are asked to make sure they receive a tip ID and password in order to dialog with investigators in case there is a follow-up question. A tip may lead to a cash reward.

But Knapp isn’t stopping at just supplying current knitters, she wants to grow the hobby in the area.

“I have all the basics to start or continue whatever project you have,” Knapp said. “I’m hoping to have a class each Friday and alternate knitting and crochet. It’s so everyone can find something they like or want to learn.”

While visiting The Yarn Box it is highly likely Knapp will be wearing one of her knitting or crochet projects.

“I have my bag of sweaters here,” Knapp said. “I’m like I’m bored of this one, I’ll change. I’ll put on another. I

“My husband is from this area,” Knapp said. “We moved to Ukraine and then moved back and were looking for a place to rent. We made some new friends and they owned a house in Wetumpka and asked us to take a look. It was just a chance. But we like this area a lot.”

Knapp hasn’t just learned the craft. Despite being young she has years of experience weaving yarn into items.

“It wasn’t my decision to get into knitting,” Knapp said. “I was taught to crochet by my grandmother when I was little and then in school my first teacher taught me how to knit. It kind of stuck with me. Some people don’t like it, it’s just not their thing. For me, it just stuck.”

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