Group Sought For Distraction Theft Incident at CIBC
/The Peterborough Police Service is seeking public assistance in connection with a distraction theft that occurred at a CIBC just off Lansdowne Place, reported Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.
The incident occurred on Dec. A 74-year-old woman was approached by a male suspect and was told that she did not finish her transaction. The man grabbed her card and tapped it. Police believe the card was swapped with another one and the victim’s card was used for more fraudulent transactions. Just over $1800 was taken.
The suspects are described as:
Male Suspect 1:
Tan complexion
Approximately 5ft, 5 in tall.
Brown winter hat
Wearing a medical mask
Tan coat
Black pants
Brown and black shoes
Male Suspect 2:
Tan complexion
Red and white winter hat with a maple leaf on it
Wearing a medical mask
Maroon sweater
Black pants
Female Suspect 1:
Tan complexion
Brown hair
Green/olive sweater
Female Suspect 2:
Tan complexion
Purple winter hat with a white pompom on the top. Lettering saying "CANADA on the front of it.
Grey coat
