Two men go on a stealing spree at one eastern Kentucky pharmacy, now police need your help to find them.
Police say the suspects broke into the pharmacy early Tuesday morning in Williamsburg, but they were caught on tape.
Police say thieves have hit the drive-in pharmacy before, but they say this time, they got more creative in how they broke in.
A surveillance video of the men shows them emptying the shelves at the Williamsburg Drive-In Pharmacy.
Police say they didn't waste any time.
“This was a very well rehearsed plan by the suspects. They knew exactly what they were doing, what they were going in for, went straight to where the narcotics are kept on the shelf, and basically started filling their pockets,” Officer Shawn Jackson said.
Thieves have targeted the pharmacy before, but this time, instead of breaking through the front entrance, they broke into a doctor's office next door, and then busted into the pharmacy through this access door.
“The prescription narcotic problem is so bad in Whitley County right now, this is just a small example of showing how bad it is and that these people will do what it takes to get these narcotics,” Officer Jackson said.
“It's something you've got to expect, but hope that never happens,” Richard Harris said.
The pharmacy's owner is thankful the thieves didn't attempt this when any of his employees were at the store.
Harris is concerned about all the pills that are now in the hands of criminals, “It's a problem, especially in this area, it's a serious problem.”
“The overdoses start increasing and if overdoses are increasing, young people are dying from taking too many prescription narcotics.” Officer Jackson said.
The surveillance video is not the best quality, but police hope it will help them catch those responsible.