Recognize This Suspected Guitar Thief?

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — Authorities sought the public's assistance Wednesday to identify a woman who allegedly stole a guitar from a Guitar Center in Westlake Village.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to the 30700 block of Russell Ranch Road near the Ventura (101) Freeway at around 3:05 p.m. on Aug. 13 to a report regarding a theft at the store.

A woman entered the store and began looking at several guitars moments before exiting the business with an Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Outfit electric guitar valued at $999, along with a Fender Player Stratocaster HSS Plus valued at $909, sheriff's officials said.

Deputies released a surveillance image of the woman.

Anyone with information regarding the theft was urged to contact the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff's station at 818-878-1808. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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