Ryan Ira Childs, 23, of Ephrata is facing multiple charges after he broke into the Getty Mart in Leola to steal cigarettes.
Police were called to the business after the burglary alarm was activated.
When officers arrived, they witnessed Childs running out the front door carrying a display case of cigarettes.
Childs surrendered when he was cut off by police. Officers discovered Childs broke into the business through the roof and activated the alarm system.
Damage to the building is estimated at $10,000 and over $2,200 in cigarettes and smoking pipes were recovered.
Childs was arraigned on felony burglary and theft charges at Central Booking and taken to Lancaster County Prison.
Police were called to the business after the burglary alarm was activated.
When officers arrived, they witnessed Childs running out the front door carrying a display case of cigarettes.
Childs surrendered when he was cut off by police. Officers discovered Childs broke into the business through the roof and activated the alarm system.
Damage to the building is estimated at $10,000 and over $2,200 in cigarettes and smoking pipes were recovered.
Childs was arraigned on felony burglary and theft charges at Central Booking and taken to Lancaster County Prison.