Loyalsock Township, PA –
A man allegedly stole nearly $500 worth of groceries from a Giant Food store in Lycoming County and fled the scene, state police reported today.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police Troop F – Montoursville Station, officers responded to Giant Food at 1969 East Third Street around 7:20 p.m. Friday. Authorities allege the male suspect, captured in surveillance images, took approximately $470.00 worth of groceries before exiting the store without paying.
Police said the suspect reportedly left the area in a gray Mazda SUV. The vehicle had a partial Pennsylvania license plate containing the sequence “MPF..13”. Troopers have released images of the suspect and are actively seeking tips from the public.
Anyone with information about the individual pictured is urged to contact the PSP Montoursville Station at 570-368-5700 or call PSP Tips toll free at 1-800-472-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107. Police said all callers to PSP Tips could be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest or the resolution of a crime or missing person case.
The investigation remains ongoing, and details are subject to change as new information becomes available.
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