Crime & Safety

Man Tells Pharmacist He Has Gun, Steals $1K in Pills

Information provided by the Fairlawn Police Department.

A man walked in on May 30 and passed the pharmacist a note saying he had a gun, according to a report.

The man demanded the pharmacist give him all the oxycodone and acetaminophen of specific strengths in the pharmacy, the report said.

The pharmacist gathered five bottles of Percocet, valued at $1,151, and put it in a store bag. She set the bag on the counter and turned around to get more, but the man grabbed the bag and ran.

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A store employee saw him running across West Market Street toward , but when police searched the area, they couldn't find him, the report said.

 

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