Police say they are concerned after two women were caught on camera stealing from several stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware while carrying little kids in tow.
According to police, the group proceeds quickly as they approach the targeted store near its closing time, proceed to the customer service section, and then grab items from the self-pickup counter.
Police believe two women and possibly one man are part of a theft ring because they bring little kids with them to steal from Kohl’s stores.
“It’s just disturbing that, you know, they bring kids with them during these types of thefts,” West Whiteland Township Police Detective Sgt. Jeffrey McLoskey said.
The serial shoplifters appear to be targeting specific products, and authorities believe they are selling the stolen items online for profit.
According to cops, the group takes branded shopping bags from the self-checkout section before stuffing them with other things in the store.
Officials believe these thefts have placed the safety of others, particularly the children with them, at risk.
While the women have gotten away without being stopped, authorities are unsure what will happen if they are approached.
In the majority of these occurrences, the suspects have driven the same car with a Delaware paper temporary license plate.
The women in the surveillance films do not disguise their faces, and the children with them appear to be as young as four years old.
If you believe you know who these individuals are, please call your local police station immediately.
