SALEM — A quartet of thieves turned a shopping excursion into a serious crime on Monday after stealing more than 30 pairs of “purple” jeans from a retail store in the local mall and assaulting an employee who tried to intervene.
According to the Salem Police Department, the incident occurred at 1,000 Degrees, a retail store, where the individuals, one notably dubbed the “baby blue bandit,” decided to take the merchandise without paying.
When an employee attempted to stop them, they assaulted the worker and fled the scene.
The act constitutes unarmed robbery, a felony offense, signaling major legal trouble for the perpetrators.
The suspects are described as having noticeable tattoos.
Notably, one suspect with a tattoo sleeve on his right arm and hand also has “2006” inked on his neck.
Authorities are actively seeking information on the identities of the four culprits.
Officer Bagley of the Salem Police Department has urged anyone with knowledge about the incident or the suspects to come forward.
Tips can be sent to [email protected] or by calling 603-893-1911.
