The theft of a boxed cell phone just received in a shipment to the Verizon Store on Premier Boulevard is under investigation, according to Roanoke Rapids police.

Detective Jeff Davis said two people who entered the store with a child and acted as casual shoppers are wanted in the August 25 matter.

The man with the child apparently acted as a lookout for the other man who stole phone and concealed it before exiting.

Anyone with information on their identities is encouraged to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.