Police: 2 women targeting New Jersey Burlington stores in distraction scam

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Friday, March 24, 2017
Police: 2 women targeting New Jersey Burlington stores in distraction scam
Sarah Bloomquist has the story

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, New Jersey -- Police say two women have stolen money from several Burlington stores throughout New Jersey.

The latest incident occurred on March 4 at the Burlington on the 200 block of South Route 73 in Evesham Township.

Authorities say one of the suspect distracted the cashier, while the other stole $1,120 from the register.

They say the same pair has hit several Burlington, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, stores throughout the state.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspects on Thursday.

Anyone with information on the suspects should contact the Evesham Police Department at 856-983-1116.