Lubbock Police seek suspect in liquor store theft

The Lubbock Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a liquor store theft on 50th Street. On August 31, 2026, a Hispanic male, described as being between 5'4" and 5'9" and wearing a gray Nike hoodie, allegedly took a bottle of liquor from a shelf and fled the premises without paying.

The incident has drawn attention to Texas theft classifications. If the stolen property is valued at less than $100, the act would likely be classified as petty theft. In Texas, petty theft is a Class C misdemeanor, which typically carries a fine of up to $500.