 Bemidji area business owners are asked to keep an eye out for man stealing and cashing in on stolen scratch off tickets. In many of the instances, the sub suspect enters a store requesting lottery tickets and distracts employee. He then takes the tickets with other items and leaves the store. Investigators from the Bemidji Police Department and Beltrami County Sheriff's Office have not released a description of the man in question. Lottery ticket retailers are asked to pay attention to all lottery ticket sales. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bemidji Police at 218-333-911. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.