Two persons of interest in a cosmetics theft in Listowel. Photo provided by Perth County OPP.Two persons of interest in a cosmetics theft in Listowel. Photo provided by Perth County OPP.
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Two sought in Listowel cosmetics theft

Perth County Provincial Police are asking the public for help identifying two suspects in a cosmetics theft in Listowel.

According to OPP, two people went into a store in the town around 3 p.m. last Thursday and left with a large amount of cosmetics they did not pay for. The value of the stolen items is more than $600.

Police did not release the name of the store where the theft occurred.

On Tuesday, photos of two men police called "persons of interest" were released to the public.

The first suspect is described as having an average build with short dark hair, a light coloured beard and glasses. He was wearing a grey puffy vest. The second suspect is also considered to have an average build and short dark hair. He was wearing glasses, a black ballcap, a grey zip-up sweater, and a black shirt.

Police said the vehicle involved was a white Mitsubishi SUV.

Anyone who recognizes the men or has information regarding the theft is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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