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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department has released a statement on their Facebook page saying that the Criminal Investigations Bureau wants the public’s assistance with locating Christopher M. Howard (23).

Officials say he has warrants for the following:

• Aggravated Assault
• Possession of a Firearm during certain crimes
• Burglary
• Theft by Shoplifting

Howard is 5 feet 9 and weighs around 127 pounds.

Officials say Howard was identified as the suspect who stole product and assaulted the clerk at One Leaf at 1629 Clark Ave.

The Albany Police Department asks that if anyone has any information regarding Howard’s whereabouts, contact them at 229-431-2100 or 229-302-0793, or you can remain anonymous and submit a tip through their APD app.

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