Police Investigating Break-In At Alford's Pharmacy

Officials Ask Community For Help

A screenshot of video surveillance from Alford's Pharmacy shows a suspect holding a crowbar.

Darren Doyle, story:
Police are investigating a recent break-in at Alford's Pharmacy and Drive-Thru and are asking for the community's help with the case.

According to Brownsville Police Chief Jeff Jewell, the break-in occurred at 1:23 AM on Thursday, January 30th. Police said the suspect gained entrance to the pharmacy, located in the Main Street Center in Brownsville, by breaching a door. 

Owner Kasey Alford said police were able to obtain video surveillance footage from the pharmacy's security system. The footage showed a white male, dressed in all black, approximately 6 feet tall.
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"This could have been much worse, but we had good security measures in place and we were glad to have the help of Chief Jewell of the Brownsville Police," Alford said. 

While damages to the pharmacy were undisclosed, Chief Jewell said multiple leads are being followed in the ongoing investigation.

"We are asking our community for help with any information you might have regarding this case," said Jewell. "You can also remain completely anonymous."

Anyone with information in this incident is asked to call Brownsville Police at 270-597-3814. 

UPDATE: 2-03-20, 12:03PM: Alford's Pharmacy has confirmed that minimal damage was sustained and that no meds or patient records of any kind were taken. Pharmacy staff said there is no need for patients to be concerned.