Crime & Safety

Couple Sought in Theft Case at Walgreens

Concord Police allege that a woman stole electric razor heads and a man then tried to return them for cash.

Investigators inside the Concord Police Department are looking for the public’s help in identifying two people who allegedly were involved in a theft-for-cash return attempt last month.

On Jan. 19, around lunchtime, police allege that a woman entered the pharmacy on Loudon Road, stole two Philips Norelco Electric razor heads, and then left the store.

Outside the store, the woman was captured on video surveillance meeting a man on the sidewalk on Loudon Road outside of the store. The woman reportedly handed the bag with the stolen merchandise to the man.

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The man then later entered the store and allegedly attempted to return the razor heads for cash, according to police.

“A store employee denied the return, after which the male subject kept the stolen merchandise and exited the store,” said Lt. Timothy O’Malley, the commander of the criminal investigations unit for the department.

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The woman is describe as white, in her 20s, and on the day in question was wearing a dark winter vest jacket over a lightly colored long sleeve shirt.

The man is described as white, in his 20s, and was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, and blue jeans.

Investigators obtained video stills from the store that are featured in this alert.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100. Tips can also be submitted online at concordregionalcrimeline.com. Information can also be texted by using “TIP234” or “CRIMES” (274637). 

The Crimeline awards cash to anyone whose information leads to the arrest and indictment of criminals. All tips remain anonymous.


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