A bandit bolted with over $3,600 worth of goods from a Colma business, setting off a police manhunt. The Colma Police Department has released details of a theft that took place on March 4, where an unidentified female is on the lam after a brazen daytime robbery. According to the police report, the suspect filched merchandise valued at approximately $3,651.20 from a store on Colma Boulevard before making her escape in an unknown vehicle.
The incident, which unfolded around 11:05 am, prompted a swift response from local officers. Described as a black female dressed in a light-colored shirt and blue jeans, the suspect has yet to be apprehended. The authorities are earnestly reaching out to the public to help identify the shoplifter quickly. "Anyone with information or who can identify the suspect is encouraged to contact the Colma Police Department Detective Bureau," urged the police statement.
The Colma theft adds to a string of recent retail crimes with merchants on high alert. Shop owners and local law enforcement are increasingly concerned with the uptick in thefts that continue to rattle the community's sense of security. Police have not yet indicated if this incident is connected to other thefts in the area.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the Colma Police Department has opened up several channels for tips from the public. Those with information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspect can call the Detective Bureau directly at (650) 997-8321 or the anonymous tip line at (650) 997-8337, to possibly swiftly share what they know. The Colma PD has promised to keep tipsters' identities confidential.
