Burglars Target Business During Power Outage

SMITHFIELD – Saturday night, the Town of Smithfield was left in the dark due to a major power outage. While the lights were out, numerous businesses were forced to close.

When power was restored, employees returned to Walgreens at 424 N. Brightleaf Boulevard and discovered a break-in.

Smithfield Police said while power was out the suspects forcibly entered the business, taking advantage of the darkness and non-functioning security cameras.

No narcotics or prescriptions were stolen.

Walgreens is conducting an inventory to determine exactly what was taken.

Anyone with information about the break-in, believed to have occurred around 11:24pm Saturday, is urged to contact the Smithfield Police Department.

3 COMMENTS

  1. if the power goes out permanently you have more to worry about then defending your family JUS SAYIN

    if you respond you better proceed with CAUTION!

  2. A thief will take advantage if any situation. I sure hope they get whoever was involved. Get a job……besides stealing. PEOPLE WHO. STEAL ARE THE LOWEST OF THE LOW ON THE TOTUM POLE. YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW AND LIFE HAS A BIG WAY OF BRINGING IT ALL BACK TO YOU..JS

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