Burlington Police Search for Robbery Suspects

The Burlington Police Department is searching for two suspects who robbed a local business on Monday, assaulting an employee in the process. Police are asking for your help in identifying the men seen in the store’s surveillance video.

At around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon., police responded to a 9-1-1 call at Eye Care Optics.

Employees and witnesses reported that two black males entered the store and stole several pairs of designer eyeglass frames. The police report says that when workers confronted the suspects as they were exiting, one of the suspects assaulted a female employee. She later sought medical attention at a nearby hospital for her injuries.

Police say the men then got into a dark gray/green sedan or small SUV and drove off.

Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance video from the store, which shows the men concealing numerous pairs of eyeglass frames.

“The incident remains under investigation and it is believed that these suspects have committed similar thefts in surrounding communities,” Chief Kent said in a statement. “We ask that the public take a moment to review the surveillance video and contact Burlington Police if they recognize the suspects or vehicle involved in this crime.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Burlington Police Department.