MADISON, Wis. — Police arrested a man suspected of stealing more than $2,000 worth of cigarettes during a smash-and-grab burglary, according to a release by the Madison Police Department.
Officers were dispatched to the Kwik Trip at 2402 W. Broadway around 1 a.m. Friday morning.
A sergeant with the Town of Madison Police Department arrived on scene to find a man running from the store, police said.
The sergeant chased the man and caught up with him about 75 yards away, according to the release.
A Madison officer arrived shortly after and helped the sergeant arrest Richard Lynch, 56.
Officers said he had more than $2,100 worth of cigarettes stuffed in a bag.
He is tentatively charged with burglary, criminal damaged to property and resisting arrest.
A hammer was found inside the store. Police believe it was used to break the front door glass.
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