Bloomington Police looking for attempted theft suspects

Posted on August 28, 2020
Bloomington Police say one of the suspects battered a store clerk after attempting to steal alcohol. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects who battered a store clerk after attempting to steal alcohol.

Last Tuesday, Police report three black males, all in their late 20’s to early 30’s arrived at the store in an older silver four-door vehicle around 10:00 p.m.

Once in the store, police say the suspect’s attempted to steal alcohol and then battered the store clerk.

WATCH: Bloomington Police report three suspects battered a store clerk after attempting to steam alcohol. 

 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Engle at 309-434-2371 or to remain anonymous call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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