A 30-year-old Gary man broke into a gas station on Wednesday and caused $700 in damages — to steal a cigarette lighter worth $1.29.
Ricardo Pizano III faces a felony burglary charge. Police were called just after 3 a.m. Wednesday to Luke gas station at 151 E. U.S. 6 for the burglary.
They found someone had thrown a fire extinguisher through the glass front door.
A surveillance video showed Pizano breaking through the door to steal the lighter, then walking away.
Pizano has since been caught.
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When you need a smoke you need a smoke
What will you son think now?