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Smiths Station Today
By the People, for the People
Lee County Sheriff's Office Investigating Pharmacy Break-In
Suspect stole cough syrup after failing to access controlled substances cabinet
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a break-in at U Save Pharmacy in Smiths Station, Alabama. Deputies responded around 5:30 a.m. CST to a glass break alarm and found the drive-thru window shattered. Surveillance video shows an unknown person dressed in dark clothing climbing through the window and attempting to access the controlled substance cabinet, but they were unable to do so. The suspect then grabbed a single bottle of over-the-counter cough syrup and fled back out the window.
Why it matters
Pharmacy break-ins are a serious concern as they can provide access to controlled substances that can be abused. This incident highlights the need for pharmacies to have robust security measures in place to protect against such crimes, which can have public health and safety implications.
The details
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at the U Save Pharmacy on Lee Road 430 about four minutes after the glass break alarm was triggered. The surveillance footage shows the suspect, who had their face and hands covered, climbing through the shattered drive-thru window and trying to access the controlled substance cabinet. When the suspect was unable to get into the cabinet, they grabbed a single bottle of over-the-counter cough syrup and fled back out the window.
- The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. CST on March 8, 2026.
The players
Lee County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency investigating the pharmacy break-in.
U Save Pharmacy
The pharmacy located on Lee Road 430 in Smiths Station, Alabama that was the target of the break-in.
What’s next
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them or Central Alabama CrimeStoppers.
The takeaway
This break-in highlights the ongoing challenge of securing pharmacies against criminal activity that can provide access to controlled substances. Pharmacies must remain vigilant in implementing robust security measures to protect their inventory and the public's health and safety.
