Bloomington Police is asking for help in identifying three suspects in a local theft case

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: BPD/Facebook)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects in a local theft case.

According to a news release, one man and two women allegedly stole four Apple products valued at over $1,200 from a local business on Oct. 8.

Police report the male suspect is 20 to 25 years old, tall with waist-length braided hair and a scar or tattoo on the left cheek under his eye.

The two women suspects are described as 20 to 25 years old, and both with long hair.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police Ofc. McCall at 309-820-8888.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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