Police say this man did $3,000 worth of damage to a door in order to score $150 worth of cigarettes early Sunday morning. (PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY LPD)

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Police are hoping someone will recognize the man in this photo and call with information.

The Lockport Police Department released security footage today of the suspect in a burglary early Sunday morning at Kenyon's Variety, 1121 Lincoln Ave.

According to police, the thief broke into the store around 5:42 a.m. using what appeared to be a pry bar. The male then took 15 packs of Newport cigarettes and then fled the scene.

The damage to the door was estimated as $3,000, while the value of the cigarettes was pegged at $150.30.

Police ask anyone with any information or who may know the identity of the man in the security photos to call Det. Lt. Todd Chenez at 439-6718 or you the confidential tip line at 439-6707.

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