Police are looking for three suspects who stole from an elderly female in Bowmanville.
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, an elderly female attended a grocery store in the area of King Street East and Simpson Avenue.
When the elderly female was in the meat aisle, she was approached by a male suspect who spoke with a French accent. During this time another female suspect discreetly removed a wallet from the victim’s purse.
Victim’s bank cards were used to purchase gift cards and cash withdrawals at a nearby store without her knowledge.
Further investigation revealed that three suspects were involved in the distraction theft.
The first suspect is described as: male, White, black hair with a black moustache and black goatee beard. He was wearing a black jacket
The second suspect is described as: female, White, with a medium build. She was wearing a black head band, brown jacket, black shirt, black pants and white shoes.
The third suspect is described as: male, Brown complexion, black hair with a black moustache. He was wearing a black puffer jacket, camo pants and black shoes.
All three suspects are associated to a black Hyundai Santa Fe.
Anyone with surveillance footage, dash cam footage, or any information about this incident is asked to contact Cst Dargie at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 6759.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
Source: Durham Regional Police Service
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