Wanted By New York State Police, Do You Know This Man?

Do you know this man? The subject seen in the picture below allegedly stole large amounts of allergy medication from a New York store.

New York State Police are seeking the publics help in identifying and locating the individual pictured below. Should you have any information please contact New York State Police at 607-561-7400 and refer to Case NY2400562260.

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On Sunday August 18th, according to a post on the New York State Police Facebook page, the man pictured below entered a Tops Friendly Markets at approximately 2:45pm. While in the store the subject was allegedly seen stealing a large amount of allergy medication.

As you can see in the picture, the suspect is described as a white male with a black beard. On this date he was wearing a black hoodie-style shirt with camouflage sleeves. He was seen leaving the area on foot.

New York State Police Troop C are investigating this crime and have canvased the area but have yet to be able to identify the man. If you have any information, please contact New York State Police at 607-561-7400 - Case NY2400562260.

This incident took place at Tops Friendly Markets on North Triphammer Road in Lansing, NY but why steal allergy medications? Is it an easy grab? Does the suspect suffer from allergies or will the medication be used to make other drugs?

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pseudoephedrine is a drug found in some over-the-counter products used to relieve nasal or sinus congestion caused by the common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, and other respiratory allergies. It can also be used illegally to produce methamphetamine.