Police ask for help identifying thief

Franklin police are asking for help identifying a man they say stole an iPad from a retail store.

Police said the man went into the store, located in the 400 block of East Jefferson Street, Franklin, about 10:50 a.m. Jan. 9 and took an iPad, valued at about $800, along with other merchandise, a Crime Stoppers news release said.

Anyone with information can call 317-262-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. You can also text INDYCS plus your tip to 274637. Anonymous tips can also be sent to crimetips.org.

Information that leads to a felony arrest could be eligible for a $1,000 cash reward, the news release said.