The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly stole a pickup truck from inside the gate at KapStone but abandoned the vehicle before leaving the company’s property.

The crime occurred shortly before 2:30 this morning, Captain Andy Jackson said.

The man apparently entered KapStone from an area near the river. A security officer spotted him, gave chase and called police. The man abandoned the vehicle.

The suspect is described as a black male with braids in his hair, standing 5 feet, 10 inches to 6 feet tall. He was wearing blue jeans.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police department at 252-533-2810 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.