PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (Romero Report) — The sheriff’s department in Pittsylvania County is seeking information regarding two break-ins at stores in the county.

The first incident happened at Rickey’s Market, located at 3120 Mt. Cross Road, on April 25 at around 3:53 a.m.

Authorities said the suspect was described as wearing a black hat, black hooded sweatshirt, black gloves, camouflage mask, blue jeans, and black shoes.

The suspect may have been operating a dark-colored four-door sedan of an unknown make and model.

The second break-in took place at the Liberty gas station, located at 2120 Franklin Turnpike, on May 2 at around 3:52 a.m.

In this instance, the suspect was seen wearing a long sleeve yellow shirt, black hat or mask, and dark-colored pants, according to the sheriff’s department.

In both break-ins, an unknown individual forcibly entered the business and stole an undetermined amount of Newport brand cigarettes.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office at 434-432-7931 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-791-0044.

Callers may remain anonymous and could receive up to a $5,000 cash reward upon the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

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