DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two Washington state residents are behind bars in Boyle County after police say they carried out a theft at Lowe’s in Danville using distraction and “quick change” techniques.

Danville Police said the suspects — identified as 44-year-old Vandana Horbas and 41-year-old Ioca Horbas, both of Kent, Washington — attempted to purchase about $2,800 worth of merchandise Monday evening. During the transaction, investigators said the suspects used distraction methods to complete the purchase for only $1,600 before fleeing the store in an Audi SUV with Texas plates.

Danville officers quickly located and stopped the vehicle. Inside, police said they recovered thousands of dollars in cash and Lowe’s merchandise. Investigators also learned the pair are suspected of c

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