Burglar wears "SCREAM" mask while stealing items at Linton store

A burglar wearing a "SCREAM" mask broke into a Linton store at 1:07 a.m. on Friday and made off with cigarettes and other tobacco items they crammed into a backpack.

A paper delivery man discovered the break-in at the Smokers Host store on NW A St. and notified police around 5:30 a.m.

Cpl. Paul Clark and Officer Debbie McDonald investigated and found the door to the store broken out.

Video surveillance shows the suspect broke the glass, entered the store, went directly to the cigarette rack and placed numerous items into a backpack, then went to the "Skoal" display and placed more items into the backpack.

The burglar then left after being in the store for approximately one minute.

The police report says the suspect was wearing the "SCREAM" mask, a hoodie, blue jeans, boots and gloves.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Linton Police Department at 812-847-4411.