Crime & Safety

Woman Shoplifts From Boscov's, Eludes Loss Prevention In West Whiteland: Cops

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying this suspect. She may have been dropped off in West Chester after the incident.

West Whiteland police are seeking a female suspect after a retail theft at Boscov's on Wednesday.

The incident was reported on Wednesday afternoon when the woman, shown above, allegedly attempted to steal an unknown amount of merchandise from the store, police said.

When loss prevention tried to detain her, she eluded capture and fled from the store, police said.

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She may have been dropped off in the area of Matlack Street in West Chester after the incident, police said.

A male driver was in the vehicle she left the Boscov's in.

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If anyone has knowledge of the identity of this female, please contact Detective McCloskey at 484-875-6023 or jmccloskey@westwhiteland.org. Tips may remain anonymous.

Image courtesy West Whiteland Police.

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