Roseville police ask for public's help in finding suspect in robbery where chemical spray was used
[Roseville Police Department]
UPDATE: Roseville police said Wednesday they were able to identify the suspects thanks to the public's help.
With your help, we were able to identify these two. Thanks for the retweets, shares, and for contacting us. Well done! https://t.co/Wq4Fil3rLW
— Roseville, MN Police (@RosevilleMN_PD) January 22, 2020
No other information was released.
The Roseville Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding two suspects involved in a robbery at a retail store in the city.
Authorities said it happened at about 6 p.m. Friday at Famous Footwear in HarMar Mall.
When the suspects tried to walk out with shoes, an employee tried to stop them but the two sprayed the employee with a chemical, police said. The employee had symptoms consistent with being sprayed with mace, but is otherwise fine.
We are asking for your help in identifying these two involved in a robbery where an employee was sprayed with a chemical. Retweets & shares are welcomed. Call 651-792-7008 w/info. pic.twitter.com/H0MCEqxPOG
— Roseville, MN Police (@RosevilleMN_PD) January 21, 2020
If anyone has any information regarding the event, they are asked to call 651-792-7008. Police later said they appreciated the public's help identifying the two, but are still working to identify the person in the black and blue coat.