DISTRACTION – ALBERTVILLE, MN

On 2/8/17, at approximately 7:02 p.m., two suspects examined items in a store’s bridal section. The male suspect placed his jacket across the side of the display case. The female suspect distracted the sales associate and diverted his attention to the opposite side of the case. At this point, the male suspect reached into the case and took merchandise which he placed in his pocket. The suspects then left the store in an unknown vehicle. The female suspect is in her 40’s. She is 5’8” and heavy set. She was last seen wearing a blue shirt with writing on the front. She also wore blue jeans and glasses. The male suspect is also in his 40’s. He is 6’0 tall and weighs 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, khaki pants and a black stocking cap. If you have any information regarding the identity of these suspects, please call the Wright County Sheriff’s Office at 763-286-1415.

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DISTRACTION – ALBERTVILLE, MN

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