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Police are seeking the public's help to identify a Hispanic male adult who was caught on surveillance video allegedly burglarizing the Rite Aid Store at 1701 Airline Hwy. on Thursday, Aug. 14.

The burglary was caught on the store’s surveillance video system, but the thief got away. The investigation revealed a Hispanic man entered the store at approximately 8 p.m. He was approximately 5’ 8” tall, medium build, with black hair, and a mustache. He was wearing dark pants, a black hat and a black hoody sweatshirt with white lettering. 

Police say the man walked to the electronics department, where he allegedly cut off a sensor and left the store with a tablet device. 

Security officers at the store provided a copy of the video to police. A still image of the suspect entering the store is being released for possible identification by the public. 

Anyone with information regarding the identity of this man or any information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Officer Jonathon Martinez at 636-4331. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.