South Carolina Man Dressed Like Doctor Allegedly Stole Walmart Customer’s Wallet, Has 75-Page Criminal History: Cops

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man with a “75 page criminal history report” who’s now accused of stealing an elderly woman’s wallet at a South Carolina Walmart while dressed like a doctor.

Wearing a white lab coat and a medical mask, Michael Tremaine Jackson followed the 75-year-old victim through the aisles of the Walmart in Travelers Rest on Sept. 28, 2022, the Travelers Rest Police Department said Friday.

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He then allegedly used her credit cards to buy prepaid Visa cards at another Walmart, and spent her money at dollar stores in North Charleston, authorities said.

Police have been searching for Jackson since the incident. Multiple police departments contacted the Travelers Rest Police Department with information on Jackson, who allegedly committed similar crimes in other cities.

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The Travelers Rest Police Department issued a warrant for Jackson’s arrest on Friday and is asking for the public to contact them with any information.

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