The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating after a midtown store was burglarized Tuesday morning.
According to Capt. Jeff Wilson officers responded around 6:40 a.m. to the Family Dollar store located at 22nd and Frederick.
“Manager reported that the front glass door had been broken,” Wilson said. ” Manager also reported that the alarm was armed but that it failed to activate.”

Wilson said the suspect entered and took a small amount of perishable items from the store then ran from the scene on foot.
“We do not have any suspects in custody at this time,” Wilson said. “Detectives will investigate the case.”
No injuries were reported.