Durham Regional Police are searching for two suspects involved in the theft of a senior’s wallet at a FreshCo grocery store in Whitby last week.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of January 7 near Brock Street South and Dunlop Street East.
According to police, the senior victim was leaving the store when a male suspect approached and dropped a case of soda. While the victim assisted him in picking it up, a female suspect allegedly took the opportunity to steal the victim’s wallet from her purse.
The suspects fled the scene in a white Hyundai Santa Fe with no license plate.
Police describe the suspects as follows:
- Male suspect: Between 30 and 40 years old, heavy build, dark facial hair, wearing a long black jacket and white running shoes.
- Female suspect: Between 30 and 40 years old, heavy build, wearing a long black jacket and a grey scarf.
The suspects allegedly used the victim’s stolen card to make purchases. On Tuesday, police released a photo of the suspects and the vehicle.
Anyone with information about the incident or suspects is asked to contact Durham Regional Police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5200 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
This incident serves as a reminder for everyone, especially seniors, to remain vigilant while shopping.