EXETER, N.H. (WHDH) - Police in New Hampshire are turning to the public for help tracking down a thief who allegedly stole a donation jar that was set up at a Dunkin’ for a woman in need of a kidney transplant, officials said.
Officers responding to a report of a theft at the Dunkin’ on Portsmouth Avenue in Exeter around 7 p.m. on Sunday learned a donation jaw with about $100 inside had been swiped from the counter, Exeter Police Chief Stephan Poulin confirmed.
An immediate search of the area for the suspect reportedly proved unsuccessful.
A surveillance image released by police showed the suspect wearing a puffy black jacket, jeans, white shoes, and a blue face mask.
Donations were being collected at the Dunkin’ for Exeter native and longtime teacher Deborah Brown, who is suffering from stage 4 kidney failure, according to Poulin.
A Gofundme established to cover Brown’s medical expenses has raised nearly $21,000.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect is urged to call Exeter police at 603-772-1212.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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