Police officers have been dispatched to Veterans Memorial Drive in order to locate a shoplifting suspect who is accused of stealing more than $2,000 in merchandise from Target, including a $500 scooter.
The suspect is on foot and described is wearing a black T-shirt, jeans, and a grey baseball cap. He's headed toward the Thruway.
He was last seen behind Sally Beauty.
UPDATE 12:47 p.m.: The suspect apparently got into a Black SUV, silver trim, newer model, and the caller didn't see direction of travel, but a patrol officer reports, "We're lighting him up on Route 98 heading toward the hotels."
UPDATE 12:49 p.m.: The suspect will be in the passenger seat, a dispatcher informs the officer.
UPDATE 12:55 p.m.: The suspect apparently left the cart and merchandise in the parking lot. Target loss prevention has secured the shopping cart and will be awaiting law enforcement in the store.
