According to Saint Police Chief William Dempsey, on Thursday morning around 3:40am, an employee at the Saint Clair Wal-Mart attempted to stop an individual near a store exit who was attempting to steal products.
The suspect pulled out a handgun in view of the employee then left the store.
The suspect fled in a white Chevrolet Venture mini van with a white ladder rack on the roof.
The emblems on the vehicle were covered by what appeared to be a grey primer paint.
Approximately $6,500 worth of computer routers, hard drives and other electronics were stolen.
Anyone with information can contact the Saint Clair Police Department at 570-429-2240.
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