Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and state police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public's help in identifying a group of people responsible for trying to steal electronics items last month.
Police said the incident occurred at Kohl's department store at Fairlane Village mall, Pottsville, about 6:05 p.m. Jan. 26.
Police said five people entered the store and walked to the small appliance section.
One of the persons proceeded to take the security wrap off an 8-inch Polaroid Internet tablet and a 7-inch Polaroid Internet tablet with a combined value of $379.
Once the security system was off, the person handed the items to a second person who tried to leave the store without paying.
Police said the second person was approached by security personnel who were able to retrieve the stolen tablets.
The group then exited the store and fled the area in a dark-colored SUV, police said.
Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information on the identity of the persons responsible for this attempted theft or on any unsolved crime in Schuylkill County.
Callers are asked to refer to incident 02-10-13 when calling with information about the incident at Fairlane Village mall.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 877-TIPS4SC (877-847-7472).
Individuals with information can also call state police at Schuylkill Haven directly at 570-593-2000.
All information received will remain confidential.