Crime Stoppers Target Pharmacy Thieves

Hoping to take thieves and some dangerous drugs off the street, the Crime Stoppers will pay $1000 for information leading to arrests and convictions of people involved in the Gilmer Drug Company robbery.

GILMER, TX, Jan. 20, 2009 -- The Upshur County Crime Stoppers posted the following reward notice late this evening, aimed at putting the person or persons responsible for this morning's theft of dangerous pain-killers from the pharmacy behind bars.

On 01/20/09 at about 4:00 am Gilmer Police Officers responded to an alarm call at the Gilmer Drug Company located on the West side of the square in Gilmer.

Upon arrival, Officer`s discovered the business had been burglarized. Unknown actor(s) shattered the glass in the front door to gain entry into the pharmacy. An undetermined amount of Hydrocodone pills were taken from the business.

If you have any information regarding this crime please contact the Gilmer Police Department at 903-843-5545 or Crime Stoppers at our Hotline 903-843-3131 or toll-free 1-800-396-3351. You can also use the "Give a Tip" link from this website. Remember all calls or contacts are completely anonymous. We want your information, not your name. Thank you.

Upshur County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for this crime.