Police searching for several suspects in theft of lottery tickets in Detroit [PHOTOS]

Suspects in the theft of lottery tickets in Detroit
Suspects in the theft of lottery tickets in Detroit. Photo credit Detroit Police Department

DETROIT (WWJ) -- Police are asking for tips from the public to help identify several suspects involved in the alleged left of lottery tickets at an east side Detroit gas station.

On Sunday, Oct. 2, at around 3 a.m., police said the suspects entered a gas station at 8005 E. Jefferson, near Van Dyke Ave., took $250 worth of lottery tickets and left without paying.

The suspects, who were caught on the store's security camera, then fled the scene in a newer gray Ford Fusion with a stolen license plate, police said.

Suspects wanted in theft of lottery tickets
Suspects wanted in theft of lottery tickets. Photo credit Detroit Police

On Monday, the Detroit Police Department released photos of the suspects, hoping that someone who recognizes them will come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call the DPD's Seventh Precinct at 313-596-5700. To remain anonymous, tipsters can call the Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-Speak-UP (800-773-2587) or submit information online at this link.

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