Two men sought in retail theft at Best Buy in Stroud Township

Police say the suspects disabled security tags and concealed stolen merchandise before fleeing the scene.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:07am

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An extreme close-up of a security tag from a consumer electronics product, with the harsh lighting and dramatic shadows creating a gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the crime of retail theft.A security tag from a stolen electronics device serves as a stark reminder of the challenges retailers face in combating organized retail theft.Bethlehem Today

The Stroud Area Regional Police are searching for two men who allegedly stole electronic devices from a Best Buy store in Stroud Township, Pennsylvania on March 31. The suspects used a tool to disable security tags, concealed the stolen items, and then left the store without paying. After the theft, the suspects reportedly drove to two other Best Buy locations in Bethlehem and Whitehall but were unable to steal anything further.

Why it matters

Retail theft is an ongoing challenge for businesses, costing the industry billions each year. This incident highlights the use of sophisticated tools by organized theft groups to target high-value electronics, as well as the potential for suspects to hit multiple locations in a short period of time.

The details

According to police, the two male suspects entered the Best Buy store on Radio Drive around 11:50 a.m. on March 31. One suspect, wearing a black jacket, white shirt, black pants and black sneakers, used a 'Spider S3 Handkey' to disable the security tags on the devices. The second suspect, wearing a black puffer jacket and black beanie, helped conceal the stolen merchandise. The suspects were seen entering a bathroom before exiting the store with the concealed items and leaving the area in a gray Honda with New Jersey plates.

  • The incident occurred on March 31 around 11:50 a.m.

The players

Stroud Area Regional Police

The local police department investigating the retail theft incident.

Best Buy

The electronics retail chain that was targeted by the theft.

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What’s next

Police are asking anyone with information about the identity of the suspects to contact the Stroud Area Regional Police department.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge retailers face in preventing organized retail theft, especially when suspects use specialized tools to bypass security measures. Businesses and law enforcement will need to stay vigilant and work together to combat these types of crimes.