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Offense: Shoplifting
Date: April 29 around 11 a.m
Location: Walgreens, 2203 Lancaster Pike, CVS Pharmacy, 1303 Lancaster Ave., Cumru Township.
Suspects: Three women
Police Summary: Cumru Township Police are investigating an organized shoplifting ring consisting of three young women driving a light-colored Toyota Sienna. One acts as a lookout to distract employees while the other two commit the theft. They target drugstore cosmetics and skin care products and are linked to at least two other similar incidents in Lancaster County. The estimated total loss is at least $16,000 between incidents.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Alert using one of the methods described above, or contact Cumru Detective Kelly at 610-777-9595.
A woman linked to a shoplifting ring in Cumru Township and Lancaster County. (Courtesy of Crime Alert Berks County) A Toyota Sienna linked to a shoplifting spree in Cumru Township and Lancaster County. (Courtesy of Crime Alert Berks County)
