For the police officer, the man’s body language was the giveaway. His combative stance and his abrupt hand movement hinted at the possibility of danger.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.
