Today Burbank Police released photos in connection with a theft at Bret Harte Elementary School 3200 Jeffries Avenue. The suspect described as an African-American female, 30-40, reportedly appeared on the school grounds two weeks ago, Wednesday, October 7, between 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.”Once on campus, the suspect walked into an unoccupied classroom. She stole a credit card and money from a teacher’s purse. The suspect later used the credit card to make purchases at stores in Glendale and Burbank, ” according to a news release sent out today.
Also, the suspect reportedly is a person of interest in similar crimes in La Crescenta and El Segundo.
The suspect’s vehicle is “a black Kia or Hyundai 4 door with out-of-state license plates.” BPD is investigating along with the Burbank Unified School District, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the El Segundo Police Department. Anyone with information on the suspect or the crime is asked to contact Burbank Police Detective, Steve Karagiosian, at (818) 238-3210 or
SKaragiosian@burbankca.gov.