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ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Chemung County Sherriff's office is asking for the public's help with a burglary that took place in Southport.

On March 16th at 6:00 AM, deputies were sent to Tops Grocery Store on Cedar Street in Southport after learning that a burglary took place at Tops Gas station.

A male suspect entered the gas station breaking a window and stole items before leaving the area. The suspect is described as a male, approximately 6 feet tall. He was seen on video wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, a green winter coat, dark pants, and a dark facial covering.

The Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division is working with the Elmira City Police Department Detective Bureau on these cases. Anyone with information
regarding the identity of the suspect in these cases is asked to call the Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division (607) 737-2933, or the Elmira City Detective Bureau at (607) 737-5612.