NICEVILLE - Police are searching for a man who they believe stole money from his landlord.
On Jan. 2 Niceville Police received a call from a woman about a theft. The woman told them last summer, she allowed a 46-year-old man (his name was redacted from the offense report) to move in to her home, provided he pay ther $400 per month for rent and utilities.
She said she began to notice money missing on several occasions, and believed her tennant was taking it from her purse, which she left in the kitchen. She also believes he took $100 from her car. In total, she believes the man took $885.
When she confronted him, the man denied taking money but offered to pay her back. He did give her $150 in August and $100 in November.
The woman tried to call the man, with a police officer present, but his phone went to voicemail.
Police are still investigating.