SAPD: 'Chain Smoker' wanted in theft of $500 worth of cigarettes

SAN ANTONIO – A man is accused of stealing $500 worth of cigarettes from a Dollar General on the city's East Side.

The East SAFFE unit with the San Antonio Police Department shared images showing a man inside the store in the 1500 block of Aurellia Street.

The man is then seen at a shelf putting cigarette packs inside a plastic bag before running off.

"The suspect gained entry to the store and stole approximately $500 worth of cigarettes (and the) suspect vehicle was possibly a white hatchback four-door," police said. "A tip from you could help catch this chain smoker."

Anyone with information is urged to contact SAPD's East Property Crimes Unit at 210-207-7642.