By Justin Glowacki,

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Two women are wanted in an alleged $3,000 theft from a store at the Pocono Premium Outlets.

The Pocono Township Police Department announced they are seeking help in identifying the suspects pictured below.

(Pocono Township Police Department)

According to police, the two individuals above were involved in stealing $3,000 worth of product from the Sunglass Hut at the Pocono Premium Outlets on April 20.

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The victims haven't been officially ID'd but the tragic incident is bringing neighbors together.

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POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are on the hunt for a suspect involved in an alleged theft at a store in the Pocono Outlets.
Man accused of Gerrity’s retail theft

The Pocono Township Police Department is searching for the identity of the suspect pictured in a retail theft that occurred at Lids in the Pocono Premium Outlets on April 13.

Anyone with information is asked to call the non-emergency line at 570-992-9911.