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UPDATE: Odessa Police quickly identified two women in alleged HEB theft

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tara Thomas, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

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Odessa police are investigating a theft at a local HEB store. Two women are suspected of stealing merchandise valued at $212. The police department is seeking assistance from the public to identify the suspects.

Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2, which has been following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available.

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Category: safety · Published: July 9, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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UPDATE: Odessa Police quickly identified two women in alleged HEB theft

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