Self-checkout lane theft suspect sought by police

Surveillance image of suspect in theft of found money at Hannaford last month.

ROCHESTER - Rochester Police are seeking the public's help in an alleged theft of found money that occurred last month at the North Main Street Hannaford.

Police say a female using the self-checkout lane on April 29 withdrew $150 cash and put the money in her purse. While then trying to purchase other items a couple of minutes later, she realized she had left her purse at the self-checkout. When she got back to check her purse, the $150 was gone.

The male, meanwhile, was seen walking up to the self-checkout directly after the victim and is on video reaching into the purse and removing the money. Another female used the same counter after the suspect and turned the purse over to the manager while never reaching into it or opening it, police say.

Tipsters who think they know the identity of this individual or have any knowledge about the crime are asked to call the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128 and reference case #15-1866-OF.

Tipsters can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.