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Police release photos of beer thief who ran over father and son

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police released surveillance pictures of a teen and car allegedly involved in a beer theft followed by a hit-and-run at a popular south Charlotte shopping center that left a father and son seriously hurt.

According to a police report, the teen stole a 24-pack of Bud Light from the Harris Teeter in the Blakeney Village shopping center on Rea Road the evening of April 17 and ran out of the store.

The thief jumped into a waiting Volkswagen Passat, which sped away and collided with 41-year-old Nathan Green and his 4-year-old son, knocking them both to the ground.

Green suffered multiple skull fractures, and the boy had a deep gash on his head. Both were hospitalized at Carolinas Medical Center.

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The suspect was wearing a distinctive jacket with the phrase “No Fear” across the top and dark pants.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or the vehicle, or who has information about the incident, is asked to contact Detective Finocchio at (704) 336-3042 ext. 7.

The public can also call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600. Reward money is available.