Carbondale police ask for public’s help after theft at hospital

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police ask for the public’s help in identifying and finding a person suspected of committing a theft at a hospital.

On January 24 around 10:45 p.m., an unidentified white male forced entry into a restricted office area of Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Once inside, the suspect entered several offices and left with property belonging to the hospital, according to police.

Once outside the hospital, security officers confronted him, but he ran northbound on N. Poplar Street and out of sight.

Anyonw with information on the identity and/or location of the person is asked to contact the Carbondale Police Department at (618) 549-2121.

Callers can also dial the Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (618) 549-COPS (2677) or the Murphysboro/Jackson County anonymous tip line at (618) 687-COPS (2677). Cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest are also made anonymously.