Whiteville Police Seek Fashion-conscious Thief

A shoplifter with a penchant for beauty products and a desire for a younger appearance escaped a local store with more than $1,600 worth of merchandise Monday.

Whiteville Police reported that a male suspect took $1,649 worth of Olay Regenerist products from the Walgreen’s on J.K. Powell Boulevard. The theft was reported at 11:16 a.m.

The merchandise included moisturizers, lotions and other creams and treatments. The thief also took more than $300 worth of Rogaine products for men and women.