CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Police are trying to locate Mark McMurry, 47, in connection with at least six reported thefts of scratch-off lottery tickets from various businesses in the past month.

According to Clarksville Police, McMurry has used the same methodology each time. In each case, McMurry purportedly walked into the business and asked the clerk for some sort of beverage which involves the clerk leaving the front counter. After the clerk leaves, McMurry quickly takes some lottery tickets from behind the counter, stuffs them down his pants and leaves.

Police ask that anyone who sees Mark McMurry call 911. Anyone with information can contact the Tipsline at 931-645-8477.