Scranton public works employee cited for retail theft

DPW employee cited for theft

SCRANTON - A city Department of Public Works employee was cited for stealing $10.55 worth of dog food and deodorant from Redner's Warehouse Market on Friday.

Anthony Giannone, 48, of Scranton, was caught by a store security officer as he was walking out of the Seventh Avenue store around 1:40 p.m., acting Capt. Glen Thomas said. The security officer saw Mr. Giannone put the items in his pocket, pay for other items, then try to walk out.

This was Mr. Giannone's first offense, so he was given a summary citation for retail theft under $50 and released.

Mayor Chris Doherty and DPW Director Mark Dougher did not return calls seeking comment.