Crime & Safety

Man Stole $2300 In Medications From Rite-Aid In Chester County: Police

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(Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department)

WESTTOWN, PA — A man stole more than $2,300 in over the counter medications from a Chester County pharmacy recently, and police are asking for the public's help in identifying him.

The incident occurred on March 8 just after 5 p.m. at the Rite-Aid on the 1500 block of West Chester Pike in Westtown.

The man entered with a large bag which he filled with various medications before leaving on foot, heading westbound on West Chester Pike, police said.

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Authorities said they believe he may live along West Chester Pike or Manley Road, and that he is believed to be the perpetrator of numerous other retail thefts.

If you have any information, contact the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department at jdiamond@wegopd.org or 610-455-6082.

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