This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.
At approximately 6:16 PM on July 25, 2026, St. Johnsbury Police responded to a report of a theft of alcohol at a store on Railroad Street. According to dispatch, the store owner reported that a male party had stolen alcohol and was following the suspect. The owner stated he was passing Duncan's on Railroad Street heading toward the downtown park.
Officers on scene reported being flagged down in the parking lot near Railroad Street and Pearl Street. A person matching the suspect description was seen walking in the area, described as wearing red shorts and having a beard.
At approximately 6:24 PM, officers reported that the suspect had been cited for retail theft and was released. The scene was cleared. No further details are available.
Photo: Raimond Spekking (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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