An Allentown man is accused of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of newspapers and re-selling them on the black market.

Dion Scheirer, of the 400 block of South 18th Street, stole approximately 160 bundles of newspapers from The Morning Call, 7035 Schantz Road, Allentown, Upper Macungie Township police said.

Scheirer provided the newspapers to a third party who sells coupons in bulk in and around the region, police said.

Police said the total value of the newspaper loss is $956 following repayment by The Morning Call to coupon providers.

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