Thieves steal Girl Scout cookie cash, still at large

Area where car was ditched. (Google map)

ROCHESTER - A group of Girl Scouts selling cookies outside the Rochester Walgreen's on Friday watched in horror as their cash box was stolen right off the cookie table.

Police say the theft occurred around 6:45 p.m. when a black male about 5-foot-8 and wearing a black winter hat and blue Patriot's jacket grabbed the cash box from the South Main Street store and ran to a waiting vehicle with two occupants inside located in the store parking lot.

The vehicle was described as a green Toyota Camry with New Jersey plates. The vehicle was last seen heading up Winter Street away from town.

A short time later officers responded to the area of Winter Street and Adams Avenue for a report of the suspect vehicle being located with the possible suspects inside, but prior to their arrival, the occupants had fled on foot after pulling into a driveway.

A K-9 search of the area turned up nothing.

The amount of cash in the money box was undisclosed.

Police reported no injuries in the incident.

The Rochester Police are asking anyone who may have information that could assist with this investigation to call Officer Thomas Powers at the Rochester Police Department at 330-7128. Tipsters can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 335-6500 or Text to TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.