Thief Swipes Money Bag from Local Business

Smithville Police are investigating the theft of a money bag taken from a local business Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred at El Meriachi on West Broad Street at around 2:00 p.m.
Chief Mark Collins told WJLE that a customer at the time went behind the counter, swiped a money bag containing checks and an undisclosed amount of cash, and left. The clerk on duty was away from the counter at the time at the rear of the business.
The money bag was later found in the area of Walmart. The cash had been taken.
Chief Collins said police have been in the process of reviewing store video surveillance in hopes of identifying the suspect.
If you have information that could help solve the case contact the Smithville Police Department.