NPD asking for help in retail theft case at Von Maur

Posted on February 21, 2022
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police Officer Max Yanor at 309-454-9535. (Photo courtesy: NPD/Facebook)

By Blake Haas

NORMAL – Normal Police is asking for the public’s help in solving a recent retain theft investigation at Von Maur in Normal.

In the department’s latest ‘Manhunt Monday post, NPD report on February 11, three females entered Von Maur and allegedly stole items from the department store.

Police say one suspect is described as a white woman with strawberry blonde hair wearing a light grey jacket.

Another suspect is described as a white woman with long black hair and was last seen wearing a grey zip-up jacket.

The third suspect is described as a younger white woman with long blonde hair.

Authorities say the suspects ran when confronted by store staff and left in a silver Ford Edge vehicle.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police Officer Max Yanor at 309-454-9535.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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