Crime & Safety

Man Stole $1,200 In Medicine, Vitamins From Durham Rd CVS: Police

Police are investigating a theft of more than $1,200 worth of medications and vitamins from the CVS in Wrightstown Township.

Police are seeking this suspect in connection with a theft at the CVS in Wrightstown Township.
Police are seeking this suspect in connection with a theft at the CVS in Wrightstown Township. (Newtown Twp PD)

WRIGHTSTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Police are investigating a theft of more than $1,200 worth of medications and vitamins from the CVS on Durham Road in Wrightstown Township.

According to police, the theft happened March 3. The suspect took various merchandise, including the following medications and vitamins: Zegerid, Prilosec, Nexium, Alli weight loss tablets and Viviscal Extra.

Witnesses told police the suspect spent 20 minutes in the store and even asked employees for product information before concealing the merchandise in his backpack and CVS Hallmark bags and leaving without paying.

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The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his mid-20s. He was wearing a black hoodie, black coat and pants and was carrying a white and black back pack. Video surveillance captured the suspect's black car leaving the parking lot. The photos can be viewed below.

Police believe the same man is responsible for a retail theft at a CVS in Bethlehem on Feb. 24. More than $1,400 worth of allergy and cold remedies were stolen in that theft, authorities say.

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Anyone who recognizes the suspect should contact police by submitting an online tip through this link.

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