(Palestine) – The Palestine Police Department is continuing an investigation into an underground toilet paper theft ring. According to Palestine Police Chief, Jeff Besing, The Palestine Police Department infiltrated the underground ring over the weekend. The suspect, COVID-19 is still at large. However, agencies across the country are aggressively investigating the whereabouts of this suspect. The estimated street value of the recovered TP is unknown at this time, as the street value of toilet paper is constantly rising due to its daily demand. Chief Besing and Officer McGinness both stated that this investigation was a “crappy” one but someone had to do it. The Palestine Police Department reminds citizens to play it safe by washing their hands for at least 20 seconds, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, shelter in place and if it is necessary to be outside of your home, maintain a safe social distance of at least 6 feet. Chief Besing also reminds the public to laugh and try to find the humor in this difficult time.
