Burglar steals diapers from CVS in East Mount Airy

EAST MOUNT AIRY (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are searching for a burglar who broke into a CVS store in the city's East Mount Airy section.

The incident happened shortly after midnight on October 10 at the store located on the 6300 block of Stenton Avenue.

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Police say after breaking in through the rear doors, the suspect stole several items including one box of LUVS brand diapers and four individual packs of loose diapers, totaling $48.

The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Police describe the suspect as a black male, 40 to 50-years-old with a thin build, drawn facial features and a medium brown complexion with a bald, patchy head. He was wearing a two-toned gray sweater and dark colored pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).