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.
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Imagine if the power ever goes out permanently…you better have a way to defend your family. Jus’ Sayin’
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!
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