Thief wore the clothes he took out of a Lexington store, police say. Here’s how.

A man pulled a knife on a security worker in a Lexington store to escape from the business in the clothes he took, police said.

Lexington police want the public’s help in identifying a man who was caught on camera pulling a knife after stealing clothes from the T.J. Maxx on West Lowry Lane.

The man was wearing pants, a belt and a white t-shirt when he tried to leave the store. The store’s loss prevention employee reported to police that the customer didn’t pay for the items.

When the loss-prevention employee approached the man, the suspect pulled out a knife from his pocket and threatened the employee. He was allowed to flee.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips, including photos and videos, can be submitted by texting LEXPD plus the tip to CRIMES (274637). Information can also be sent anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.

T.J. Maxx isn’t the first Lexington store to have shoplifters threaten with a weapon.

This story was originally published October 1, 2018 at 4:30 PM.