Cigarette-stealing burglar: Busts into store with crowbar -- just to swipe smokes
WANTED BY PUYALLUP POLICE ---
A unique burglar is wanted in Puyallup.
Police say he used a crowbar to bust into a gas station on River Road -- just to steal cigarettes -- and it was all caught on camera.
“We see him show up. He obviously knows what he's going to do. He's come prepared with his tools and his bag, and he doesn't waste much time, he doesn't look around, he goes right to the door, he breaks in through the door, and he goes straight to the one item he wants, his brand of cigarettes, loads them up in his bag and he's out the door before the alarm company has even contacted the police department,” said Det. Michael Lusk with Puyallup Police."
Lusk says that is pretty uncommon to see. “Obviously if someone's going to take the time to go commit a felony, maybe they're going to be targeting the cash register or they're going to take a little more time inside and be more prepared. But, this guy obviously was dead set on cigarettes. His particular brand is what was stolen He wasn't stealing all the cigarettes, he just wanted his cigarettes. So, that is unusual.” His brand is "Camel Lights Blue", so if you've seen someone that looks like this guy and it seems he's been smoking an endless supply of that brand -- time to pick up the phone and call the Crime Stoppers hotline. Detectives also want you to take a good look at his unique hoodie. It says "Trojans" across the top with a big baseball diamond underneath. They think it's probably some local team, maybe high school or a select league, but they need your help identifying who's logo that is. If you recognize him, his "Trojans" hoodie, or know anyone who all of a sudden had a bunch of "Camel Lights Blue" cigarettes to smoke, call an anonymous tip into: CRIME STOPPERS: 1-800-222-TIPS You must call the Crime Stoppers hotline with your tip to be eligible to receive a cash reward for information leading to a fugitive’s arrest. Click here for information on how to text a tip to Crime Stoppers.