BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help identifying three people who were involved in a robbery at the Sephora inside the Valley Plaza Mall.

According to police, on March 2, three women went into the store and attempted to leave the business without paying for items that they put in a bag.

Police said when confronted, one of the suspects assaulted an employee.

The three stole more than $1600 in merchandise, police said.

They three are described as:

1. Black woman, 20-30 years old, approximately 5' 8" with a medium build. She was wearing a yellow jacket and blue jeans.
2. Black woman, 30-40 years old, approximately 5' 8" with a heavy build and black hair. She was wearing a black head wrap, black shirt and black jacket.
3. Black woman, 30-40 years old, approximately 5" 7" with a heavy build and black hair. She was wearing a black shirt and black and white leggings.

Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call Detective I. Aleman at (661) 326-3876 or BPD at (661) 327-7111.