PORT ANGELES –– City police are looking for a man they say stole a tablet device from a four-year-old boy at a local laundromat.
Police say Stephen Gierke is sought for allegedly stealing the tablet from the boy at about 3:15 p.m. Thursday at Peabody Street Coin Laundry, 212 S. Peabody St.
The boy had set the tablet down before speaking with a family member. While the tablet was unattended, Gierke allegedly grabbed the device and quickly exited the building, according to a news release.
The event was caught on surveillance, and police say Gierke was identified in the footage.
There is an active warrant for the man’s arrest. Police say not to approach Gierke and that he has a criminal history including felony assault with a weapon.
Those with information on the case are encouraged to call Port Angeles Police at 360-452-4545.
