Grand Forks Dress Shop Burglary Suspects Sought

Grand Forks Dress Shop Burglary Suspects Sought

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Police are seeking two men linked to a burglary at An Elegant Affair.

The break-in happened overnight this week, according to information provided by the store owner.

The suspects allegedly entered the dress shop and took cash, merchandise, and a donation jar.

The jar held donations for an employee who is receiving cancer treatment.

The theft has drawn concern because the money was intended to help with the employee’s treatment.

Store Owner Reports Overnight Break-In

The owner contacted law enforcement after discovering signs of an overnight burglary.

Cash and merchandise were missing from the shop, according to the report.

The donation jar was also gone when the owner checked the business.

The amount of money taken has not been released.

Police also have not provided an estimated value for the stolen merchandise.

The exact time of the break-in was not included in the information released.

Surveillance Image Released

Police released a screenshot taken from the store’s surveillance video.

Investigators said two young men were captured on camera during the incident.

One person can be seen more clearly in the image shared with the public.

Authorities hope someone recognizes the person or can provide useful information.

The suspects’ names have not been released because they remain unidentified.

No booking photo is available at this stage of the investigation.

Public Asked to Help

Anyone who recognizes the pictured person should contact the Grand Forks Police Department.

People with other information about the burglary should also speak with investigators.

Useful information may include suspicious vehicles or people seen near the store.

Witnesses should avoid posting unconfirmed names or accusations on social media.

Tips should instead be provided directly to law enforcement.

Contact information is available through the Grand Forks Police Department.

Information may also be provided through the department’s official tip page.

The investigation remains active.

The allegations have not been proven against any identified person.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.