Crime & Safety

Caffeine Caper Steals $800 of Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy from Darien Store

That's a lot of caffeine.

One man likely won’t need his Keurig anytime soon.

A man stole more than $800 worth of Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy drinks from the CVS located on Post Road, according to police.

The suspect entered the store on May 30 a little after 8 p.m. and loaded two bags with the items, police said. He then exited the store without paying.

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The man is suspected of leaving the area on foot as no vehicle was captured on video surveillance. He is described as a white male who is mostly bald and may have a mustache.

The incident is still under investigation.

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It’s unclear whether he simply walked away from the store’s vicinity or jolted in a caffeine-induced getaway.

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