Police seek alleged baseball bat bandits in Mt. Laurel, NJ

MT. LAUREL, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police are looking for a couple who they say stole nearly $3,000 worth of baseball bats from a Dick's Sporting Goods store.

It happened on March 31st at the store on Nixon Drive in Mt. Laurel.

Authorities say Edward and Nicole Hatch, both of Philadelphia, cut the security locks off five high-end bats, then hid them in their baby stroller.

The pair is also wanted for a theft at the Funplex on Route 38.

Anyone with information about the Hatches or the crime is asked to call Mount Laurel police at 856-234-8300, through the confidential tip line at 856-234-1414 ext. 1599 or by messaging the department at facebook@mountlaurelpd.org.