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El Cajon Police Seek Public Help to Identify Duo Suspected of $1K Jeans Heist at Local JC Penney

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Published on October 01, 2024
El Cajon Police Seek Public Help to Identify Duo Suspected of $1K Jeans Heist at Local JC PenneySource: El Cajon Police Department

The El Cajon Police Department is on the lookout for two men accused of stealing over a thousand dollars worth of jeans from a local JC Penney store. On August 31, the duo reportedly swiped $1,003.50 worth of Levi's and left without paying, according to a Facebook post by the police department.

Retail theft continues to plague businesses, with Detective Yako urging the community's assistance in identifying the suspects linked to this recent incident. Without paying as they left the store, the males in question were caught on surveillance, and the authorities are now turning to the public for help. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the El Cajon Police Department at 619-579-3311, referencing ECPD Case Number 24700598.]

Following the theft, the department has emphasized its intolerance toward criminal activities within the community. "The El Cajon Police Department will use every resource available to hold criminals who commit these thefts accountable. Criminal acts will not be tolerated and will have consequences for those who commit them," stated Chief Mike Moulton in the El Cajon Police Facebook release. This stance underscores the department's commitment to reducing retail crimes and ensuring that perpetrators are caught and prosecuted.