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Heard on: Mercer County Public Safety Dispatch · 1/16/2026 02:10 PM
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Control Prince, somebody advised we had a call from near Stafford Drive at the Kroger.
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The caller there stated that they had a subject try to take a whole buggy full of groceries.
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Shoplifting attempt near Stafford Dr Kroger

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency communications indicated a possible shoplifting attempt at the Kroger on Stafford Drive in Princeton. Two individuals, described as wearing brightly colored hoodies, attempted to leave the store with a cart of groceries but did not succeed. They reportedly left in a silver Dodge Grand Caravan, possibly an older model, headed toward Truist. Store staff have CCTV footage available for review, and law enforcement was notified for a possible report.

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Stafford Dr, Princeton, WV 24740
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