Update: Laundry theft a miscommunication

Update: North Mankato police say the women captured on surveillance camera at a laundromat took the clothing by mistake.  Police say the “suspects” came to the station right after the release was issued and told investigators what happened.  Police say no crime occurred.

North Mankato Police are searching for a pair of thieves who left their victims hanging out to dry.

Police say on Sunday at about 3:30 p.m., two women entered the Kato Quick Wash on Lookout Dr and stole over $1,000 worth of children’s and adult clothing from the dryers.

The women drove away in a white or gray Buick Rendezvous.

Police are asking anyone with information about suspects’ identities to contact North Mankato police at (507) 625-7883.