Police seeking ID of cigarette burglar

HOUSTON The suspect breaks into the stores by throwing a heavy object through the front door and then goes behind the counters to steal as many packs of cigarettes as he can carry, according to a Crime Stoppers statement. He is believed to have broken into at least 12 drug stores.

During all the burglaries, the masked suspect wore the same dark blue shirt with a distinctive design on the back. He is described only as a heavy set white or Hispanic male.

Anyone with information regarding his identity is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.