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Police searching for suspect in attempted computer thefts at Best Buy

Opelika police are looking for a heavyset black female last seen wearing a bright pink shirt, black pants and blue shoes. Police believe she was involved in an attempted theft of property at the Tiger Town Best Buy Saturday night.
Opelika police are looking for a heavyset black female last seen wearing a bright pink shirt, black pants and blue shoes. Police believe she was involved in an attempted theft of property at the Tiger Town Best Buy Saturday night. Special to the Ledger-Enquirer

Opelika police are searching for a suspect who reportedly tried to steal several computers from Best Buy.

According to a release, the suspect in the attempted theft of property is a heavyset black female. She was captured on store camera wearing a bright pink long sleeve shirt, black pants and blue shoes. She was also carrying a grey or tan backpack.

The suspect was last seen exiting Best Buy, 2147 Tiger Town Parkway, Saturday at 9:29 p.m.

Anyone with information about the suspect or incident is encouraged to call Opelika Police Department’s Investigative Services Division at (334) 705-5220. A Secret Witness Hotline is also available by calling (334) 745-8665. Callers may remain anonymous.

Sarah Robinson: 706-571-8622, @sarahR_92

This story was originally published December 5, 2017 at 10:47 AM with the headline "Police searching for suspect in attempted computer thefts at Best Buy."

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