NEW BERLIN, Ill. (WAND) - Two people connected to a New Berlin retail theft were identified immediately after a notification was sent through the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office app.
The Sheriff's Office said that the theft happened around 11:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Road Ranger on 700 King Drive in New Berlin.
An investigation found that a man distracted the only worker on site while a woman stole more than $800 worth of cigarettes behind the counter.
Both eventually ran off in a dark-colored SUV.
The suspects were identified within five minutes after a notification was sent out through the Sheriff's app.
Police identified the suspects as 36-year-old Christopher Rixner and 35-year-old Melissa Hubbard, both of Springfield. Arrest warrants were issued for them for retail theft.
Those with information on Rixner or Hubbard's location can contact the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office at 217-753-6666.
Search "Sangamon County Sheriff" on the App Store or Google Play Store to download the app.
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