Man stole $11,000 worth of cigarettes from Delaware Walgreens: Police

Police: Man stole $11,000 worth of cigarettes at Walgreens
Employee was occupied in a different area of the store
Anyone with tips should contact Delaware Crime Stoppers

Updated: Jun 17, 2024 / 10:57 AM CDT

Delaware State Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man who allegedly stole $11,000 worth of cigarettes. (Credit: Delaware State Police)

WILMINGTON, Del. (NewsNation) — The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a shoplifter dubbed the “Cigarette Bandit” for allegedly stealing $11,000 worth of cigarettes on Thursday.

The incident occurred at a Walgreens in Wilmington when an employee was occupied in a different area of the store, the police said.

The suspect snuck behind the counter and stole the cigarettes, according to the agency’s Facebook post.

Anyone who has any tips regarding this theft should contact Trooper M. Watson of Troop 6 at 302-633-5000 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.