Police seek suspect in $6,600 in stolen Wal-Mart merchandise

Police are looking for a Paducah woman suspected of the theft of more than $6,600 worth of merchandise from the Wal-Mart stores on Hinkleville Road and Irvin Cobb Drive. 

Detectives are searching for 29-year-old Precious Burnside of Paducah. 

They allege that Burnside took advantage of self-checkout kiosks to avoid payment for merchandise. Officers spotted Burnside on surveillance video, and their investigation uncovered enough evidence to obtain warrants for her arrest. She is charged with felony theft by unlawful taking.

Anyone with information as to Burnside's whereabouts is asked to contact Paducah Police at 270-444-8550 or leave an anonymous tip through West Kentucky Crime Stoppers.

A $1,000 reward is possible for information leading to arrest or indictment.