Crime & Safety

Man Hiding Anti-Dandruff Shampoo In Coat Flees From CVS: Police

An alleged thief made a clean exit when he stole almost $100 in anti-dandruff shampoo from a Somerset County pharmacy, police reported.

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A man, with a possible dandruff problem, was seen hiding bottles of Head & Shoulders inside his coat at a CVS in North Plainfield on Monday morning, police report.

The man is described as in his 50s, wearing blue jeans and a green jacket. He fled the CVS on Route 22 East in North Plainfield with approximately $97.77 worth of merchandise on Jan. 23 at 8:40 a.m., according to the police report.

He fled south of Grove Street in a blue minivan with Pennsylvania registration "KFT6135."

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