Crime

Do you know these robbery suspects? Pierce County deputies need your help

Three men walk into a cellphone store last month in Midland to steal smartphones, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies are seeking help from the community in identifying the men.
Three men walk into a cellphone store last month in Midland to steal smartphones, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies are seeking help from the community in identifying the men. Pierce County Sheriff’s Department Courtesy

Pierce County deputies are asking the community for help identifying three men that robbed a cellphone store in Midland last month.

The robbery happened about 3:45 p.m. April 23 in the 800 block of 72nd Street East, according to a Sheriff’s Department Facebook post.

The three men walked into the store, directly to a smartphone display, then ripped three of the phones from the display and ran from the store, deputies believe.

Two of the suspects assaulted a store employee as they left the store.

“The suspects committed the theft in 15 seconds — so we are guessing this is not the first time they have done this,” the post stated.

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to contact Tacoma-Pierce County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous.

Kenny Ocker: 253-597-8627, @KennyOcker

This story was originally published May 10, 2017 at 4:03 PM with the headline "Do you know these robbery suspects? Pierce County deputies need your help."

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