The body of Thomas Haskins was a day away from being cremated – and his closest kin didn’t even know he was dead.The Auburn Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a smash-and-grab burglary at a city business.
About 1 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a burglary alarm at Low Bob’s Discount Tobacco, 1003 W. 7th St.
When they arrived, they discovered the glass in the front door had been shattered by a bucket filled with concrete that anchored parking signs in front of the business, police said in a statement. An undisclosed amount of merchandise was taken.
The department distributed a photo of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Stacy E. Sexton of the Auburn Police Department at 260-920-3200, ext. 1922.
