BIRCH RUN (WWJ) -- Two people accused of stealing over $10,000 worth of North Face merchandise from a mall in Genesee County are in now custody.
According to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, the pair stole from The North Face Birch Run Outlet at the mall in Birch Run n Friday.
A BOLO ("Be on The Look Out") alert was immediately issued for the suspects.
A short time later, a 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were taken into custody, with help from the Flint Township Police Department,
"This serves as a clear reminder, you cannot get away with retail fraud in our community!" the sheriff's office said.
Both suspects were turned over to the Birch Run Police Department, and stolen merch was recovered.
The Flint Township Police Department said: "Retail theft isn't a victimless crime. It impacts local businesses, drives up costs, and can ultimately threaten the viability of stores in our community. Your Flint Township Police Department is taking it seriously."
The Flint Township PD said its Shoplifting Task Force works directly with retail loss prevention teams and the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office to identify repeat offenders, recover stolen merchandise, and pursue enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.
Further details were not immediately released about the two men in custody, as they await an arraignment on the charges.
