Delaware man stole $11K worth of cigarettes from Walgreens: state police

Police need the public's help in locating the suspect, who was pushing a walker and wearing a red shirt and shorts

A Delaware man is accused of stealing more than $11,000 worth of cigarettes from a Walgreens store, according to police.

The incident happened on Thursday at the Walgreens on New Linden Hill Road in Wilmington, Delaware State Police wrote on Facebook.

"Yes, you read that right—eleven thousand dollars' worth of smokes!" the agency wrote.

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Delaware man allegedly $11,000 worth of cigarettes

A man is accused of stealing more than $11,000 worth of cigarettes from a Walgreens in Delaware, according to state police. (Delaware State Police)

An employee was busy in another section of the store when the man walked behind the counter and grabbed the haul of cigarettes, police said.

Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating the suspect. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

"Your tip could be the match that lights up this case!" police wrote.

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Delaware man accused of stealing cigarettes

The theft took place on Thursday at the Walgreens located on New Linden Hill Road in Wilmington. (Delaware State Police)

Snapshots of surveillance camera footage showing the suspect in the store were released by police on Saturday.

The man was seen in the images wearing a red shirt and red shoes and pushing a walker.

Authored by Landon Mion via FoxNews June 16th 2024