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Woodstock police warn of prescription medicine thieves posing as Good Samaritans

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Woodstock police are reminding the public to be wary of the kindness of strangers after prescription medication was stolen from a home.

According to police, four people offered to help a homeowner shovel a driveway on Monday. After the deed was done, the volunteers were invited inside for “hot chocolate and goodies.”

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Police report that after they left the homeowner noticed medication had been stolen.

The four suspects have been identified and are known to police.

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