Gulf Shores Police Have Issued An APB For A Scary Fugitive

News Staff • October 3, 2024

Gulf Shores Police are seeking public help to catch candy thief

Gulf Shores Police News

The Gulf Shores Police Department has issued an All-Points Bulletin for a known thief in the community. They are seeking the publics help in the pursuit of the felon.


In a public post the Gulf Shores Police issued the following statement:


Skele Bones aka "The Candy Bandit" was arrested last Halloween for stealing candy from children. He was being held at the GSPD Detention Facility until he escaped yesterday. He was last seen in the area of the library. Skele Bones is 5' tall, with a very slender build, and is naked. He has an addiction to candy. If you see Skele Bones, do not approach him.

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Gulf Shores Police Department

pdvolunteer@gulfshoresal.gov

Happy Haunting!!


The matter is so serious that Carl Wittstruck with Gulf Shores PD released the following video to news outlets:

Candy Bandit Gulf Shores Police
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