SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 14, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — Police seek your tips on a team of shoplifters operating in three counties.
“Today, investigators from the Utah Attorney General’s Office Crimes Against Statewide Economy (CASE) Strike Force/Organized Retail Theft Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for thefts at six retail stores in cities throughout Salt Lake, Davis, and Utah Counties.” reads a Thursday press release from the AG’s office.
The suspects pose as shoppers seeking expensive athletic wear, clothing, and other apparel. They stack numerous items into a shopping cart and leave the store without paying. “So far, the two suspects are tied to thefts totaling at least $5,000 in property losses.”
The CASE Strike Force is asking for tips to identify a muscular African-American man in his 30s, often seen wearing a baseball cap. He’s often accompanied by Caucasian female accomplices. At least three different companion females have been identified at various locations.
The suspects were seen in a white SUV with unknown license plates. Anyone with information on the suspects and similar thefts can confidentially contact Agent Steve Jensen, CASE Strike Force Division, at (385) 977-9398.
Photos courtesy Utah Attorney General’s Office
