Caught On Camera: Man Steals Wallet, Police Badge Mistakenly Left At Party Store By Off-Duty Officer [VIDEO]

WATERFORD (WWJ) - Officials are hoping the public can help identify a man who was caught on video stealing a wallet and police badge that was mistakenly left behind at a Waterford party store by an off-duty officer.

Authorities say the officer accidentally left his wallet on the counter of the Lakeways Market on Pontiac Lake Road, near Cass Lake Road, on Friday, Nov. 6 after making a purchase at the store.

When the officer returned to the business, his wallet -- which contained his Michigan driver's license, credit cards, police ID and badge -- was nowhere to be found.

Surveillance video from the business shows the suspect, a white male, removing the wallet from the counter and placing it into his pocket. Police have released the video in an effort to identify the suspect.

Anyone with information or who can identify the suspect is urged to contact police at 248-618-7515.