Suspect Threatens to Shoot Store Manager After Stealing Charcoal for a Cookout

Niagara Falls Police responded to Walgreens on Pine Avenue after 7pm on August 19th after reports of a shoplifter.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to the store manager who stated that at approx. 7pm, a black male entered the store and grabbed several items – including lighter fluid and charcoal – before exiting the store.

The manager stated that he began recording the male at which point the male stated he was going to come back and shoot him. Fearing for his life, the manager retreated back into the store.

Officers located the suspect, now identified as Anthony Griffin, and detained him in the rear of a patrol vehicle. He was transported back to Walgreens where the manager positively identified him.

All stolen merchandise was located and returned to Walgreens. The total value was $73.79.

Griffin was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was released with an appearance ticket.

No further information is available at this time.

Suspect Threatens to Shoot Store Manager After Stealing Charcoal for a Cookout