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Kern County Sheriff's Office asking for assistance in identifying shoplifting suspect

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OILDALE, Calif. — Authorities in Kern County are looking to the public for help in finding a shoplifting suspect that hit a local business in Oildale.

In a release, the Kern County Sheriff's Office said, "On July 3rd, at about 10:15 am, the suspect... entered the Rite-Aid at 100 China Grade Loop, Oildale. The suspect selected several items of merchandise from the makeup aisle and fled the store without paying. He then got on a bicycle and fled."

Police say if anyone has any information as the identity of this individual, they should call 661-322-4040. Anonymous text tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Type the keyword “KCSO” prior to the message.

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