Police release photo after burglar takes cash register in Claymont

Surveillance image released by Delaware State Police from Cigarette and Tobacco Outlet in Claymont.
Surveillance image released by Delaware State Police from Cigarette and Tobacco Outlet in Claymont.

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (11/26/2015) Delaware State Police released a surveillance image Wednesday of a burglar they said escaped with the cash register from a Claymont store.

The burglary happened about 10 p.m. Oct. 30, when the thief cut a hole in the wall of the Cigarette and Tobacco Outlet at 311 Ridge Road.

In addition to the cash register, the burglar fled with multiple cartons of cigarettes.

He was wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective William Harris at 302-365-8428.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.