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Police Working To Identify Suspect Who Took Bags Of School Supplies From Lodi School

LODI (CBS13) — Police are searching for a suspect who took bags of school supplies and textbooks from a Lodi elementary school.

On Thursday, the Lodi Police Department posted a surveillance video of the woman taking bags from Vinewood Elementary School on Feb. 10. In the video, the woman walks up and peers into a few paper bags on a bench before walking toward the school building and picking up several tote bags.

Officials say the bags contained textbooks, school supplies and Valentine's Day activities for students. They were left in the front of the school for students to pick up for distance learning.

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Officers are now asking the public for help identifying the suspect. They say she is associated with a light-colored Hyundai sedan.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lodi Police Department.

On 02/10/20 this female stole several bags from the front of Vinewood Elementary School. These bags contained textbooks, school supplies, and Valentine's Day activities that were meant for students to come by and pickup for distance learning. The theft was discovered and reported on 02/17/21 after the Principal reviewed video surveillance. The Lodi Police Department is asking for your help in identifying the female suspect. She is associated with a light colored Hyundai sedan. If you have information on the female's identity please contact the Lodi Police Department at 209-333-6727 or Officer Ramirez at gramirez@lodi.gov. You may also contact the Lodi Area Crime Stoppers at 209-369-2746 to remain anonymous. (Please reference LPD Case #21-1052)

Posted by Lodi Police Department on Thursday, February 18, 2021
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