Police looking for three suspects in Lacey Costco parking lot robbery

Lacey Police Department (LPD) is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a robbery at the Costco parking lot on the afternoon of August 18.

Shortly before two in the afternoon, a group of three individuals approached a shopper under the guise of offering jewelry, which later forcefully removed a thick gold chain from the victim's neck.

The three suspects boarded a gray 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and escaped the scene.

The suspects, described as Middle Eastern and possibly speaking Arabic, include two men and a woman.

The driver is a male in his late 40s or early 50s, short to average height, heavyset, with gray hair and a dark gray short beard.

The second male suspect believed to be in his 30s or 40s, is also heavyset, with short black hair, a short beard, and hairy arms.

The third suspect is a 40 to 45 female with long black hair.

Authorities have released images of the vehicle involved and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Lacey Police's poster seeking the community's assistance in capturing the suspects.

If you recognize these individuals or have any details that could assist the investigation, please contact LPD through their non-emergency dispatch at (360) 704-2740, referencing case number 2024-04308.