Bensalem Man Arrested For Stealing Allergy Medications: Police

A Bensalem man who authorities say stole nearly $200 worth of over-the-counter medications from a Bucks County grocery store is now in custody.

Samuel Tyreas Thomas Jr. was arrested in Delaware County on March 13 and held due to a warrant from Newtown Township Police Department in connection with an August theft at McCaffrey's supermarket, authorities said.

Tyreas is being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility as he awaits his preliminary hearing on April 2.

According to police, Thomas was involved in the theft of approximately $190 worth of over-the-counter allergy medication from the local grocery store on Aug. 16.

Photo via Newtown Twp PD