BROOKINGS – A burglar broke into a Brookings pharmacy Thursday night and stole prescription pain medication, according to Brookings Police Lt. Marci Gebers.
The theft was reported at 9:04 a.m. Friday and occurred at Brothers Pharmacy, 1004 Sixth St., Gebers said in a press release.
“Through the course of the investigation, officers learned a male subject forced open a door and gained access into the business around 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021,” Gebers said.
“Once inside, the male subject stole several prescription pain medications (controlled substances). The male suspect disabled the video surveillance system prior to exiting the store,” Gebers said.
“The suspect appears to be a Caucasian male with short, dark hair. He was wearing eyeglasses and had a surgical type mask covering a portion of his face,” according to the press release.
Anyone with information on this crime should contact the Brookings Police Department at 605-692-2113. To remain anonymous, submit tips by contacting the Brookings Area Crime Stoppers at 605-692-STOP (7867), www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com or through the P3TIPS app. If a tip submitted to the Brookings Area Crime Stoppers leads to the arrest of the suspect, the reporting party may be eligible for a cash reward.
