Three suspects are wanted by Halton Police following a report of stolen credit cards being used.
Between May 4th to May 7th, there have been four incidents where a group of thieves targeted elderly women that were shopping in retail spaces.
The suspects got the details from the women by observing them in stores.
They then distracted the victims to steal their cards.
These thefts occurred at a Walmart in Burlington and the Longo’s and Metro grocery stores in Oakville on May 4th.
Another theft occurred at a Shoppers Drug Mart in Burlington on May 7th.
It’s believe the suspects have stolen more than $5,000 using these cards.
Suspect One is described as male, white, 25-30 years old, 5’9 to 5’10, medium build 170-180 lbs, wearing black shoes, blue jeans, blue coat, Toronto Blue jays baseball cap and dark rimmed glasses.
Suspect Two is described as male, olive complexion, 25-30 years old, 5’9 to 5’10, medium build 170-180 lbs, wearing black shoes, pants and jackets and a white baseball hat with writing on the cap
Suspect Three is described as male, white, 25-30 5’10-5’11, medium build, 170-180 lbs, wearing white/ blue shoes, blue jeans, blue coat, white sweater with hood and a camo-green Toronto Maple Leafs cap. All suspects were wearing surgical masks.
Suspects were last seen driving a older model Grey or Silver Ford Edge. Vehicle is likely a 2010-2015 year model. No licence plate was obtained.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Derek Gray of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Seniors Liaison Team at 905-825-4747 ext. 2344.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
