CASE # 1282

CRIME: RETAIL THEFT

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 17, 2008

TWO UNKNOWN SUSPECTS

BLACK/MALES
AGE: Both Suspects Apx. 30 - 35 years
HEIGHT: Both Suspects Apx. 5'10"
WEIGHT: 1st Suspect less than 200 lbs - Medium Build - Clean Shaven
2nd Suspect Apx. 230 lbs - Large Build - Clean Shaven


PENNSYLVANIA CRIME STOPPERS IS OFFERING A CASH REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST OF YET UNKNOWN SUSPECTS IN THIS CASE OF RETAIL THEFT.



The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop D, Butler are investigating a Retail Theft that occurred in Butler County, Pennsylvania.

On Sunday, April 13, 2008, during the afternoon hours, two unknown suspects committed thefts at the Boscov's and J C Penney's Departments Stores, located at the Clearview Mall, Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

In each incident, the suspects approached the jewelry counter and engaged the clerks in conversation. While one of the suspects kept the clerks distracted, the other suspect was able to steal several diamond rings.

Five rings were stolen from Boscov's with a retail value of $34,000 and four rings were stolen from J C Penney's with a retail value of $10,000. The theft was not immediately discovered at J C Penney's until a daily inventory was taken.

Both suspects were wearing dark clothing; one suspect was wearing a leather cap.



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All information is accurate as of Release Date.