Crime & Safety

Police Seek Help in Identifying Dunkin Donuts Thief [VIDEO]

Suspect alleged to have stolen collection bins raising money for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tn.

North Haven police are reaching out to the public to help identify a man caught on security tape while stealing money from donation boxes at three local Dunkin Donuts franchises.

According to police, the man in question entered the businesses with a large black bag, which he filled with money from donation bins for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital when servers turned their backs to prepare his order.

The video shows the suspect cutting the cable fastening a donation box to the shop's counter with a small hand tool, and then leaving the shop immediately after placing the collection bin into his luggage.

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The MO matches incidents reported at two other Dunkin Donuts in North Haven.

If you recognize the suspect, please contact North Haven Police at (203) 239-5321 ext 224, or detectives at (203) 239-5321 ext.740.   

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