Middle-Aged

Man Steals Electronic Toys

Police learned just before 11 am February 18 that a theft had occurred at KB Toyworks, a toy store at Sand Hill Plaza at 228 South Main Street.

In the incident, a white, middle-aged man reached over a video game counter in the store and stole two handheld Nintendo DS video game devices, hid those toys beneath his jacket, and then left the store without paying for them, police said.

The theft represents a $300 loss to the store, police said.

Police described the thief as bald and wearing a black jacket, tan pants, and a black hat.

Police patrol officers and detectives responded to the toy store to investigate after the theft was reported. Police ask any witnesses to the crime to contact them at 426-5841, or at 270-8888.