APD looking for break-in suspects

The Asheville Police Department has released surveillance photos of two individuals suspected of breaking into a car downtown.

The announcement from the APD reads as follows:

ASHEVILLE – On 12-20-11 at approx. 7:00 pm, APD Officers responded to 31 Woodfin St., in Downtown Asheville; in reference to a vehicle that had been broken into.  During the break-in the suspects stole a Garmin GPS device as well as the victim’s purse and numerous credit cards.

Before the victim could cancel her cards, the suspects went on a spending spree in the West Asheville area, making purchases totaling over $300.00 dollars.

Attached are surveillance photo’s of the suspects making one of their purchases shortly after the break-in.  If anyone has any information as to their identity please contact Det. Scott Piper @ 271-6136 or crimestoppers @ 255-5050.

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