Coquitlam RCMP are searching for a purse snatching duo who have struck multiple times.
In the first incident, police say the suspects followed a 58-year-old woman around during the day and secretly recorded her PIN number when she made a purchase.
The duo then followed her home, where they distracted her by asking for water for their “overheating” engine.
While the victim was unloading groceries from her car, the suspects stole her purse. According to police, the victim quickly called her credit card company and bank, but her card had already been used several times to withdraw money.
Police say the duo struck again on June 8. They stole the purse of 67-year-old woman using a similar tactic. Money was withdrawn from the victim’s account minutes later.
The suspects apparently were driving a black Honda and acting like they were in a relationship, say police.
The male suspect is described as white, about 35 years old, 6 feet tall with black, greasy hair and wearing a white shirt and jeans.
The female suspect in the first incident is described as:
- about 25 years old
- wearing a very tight white shirt and jeans
In the second incident, she is described as:
- about 15 to 16 years old,
- average height with a medium build, with long dark hair
Anyone with information is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP or Crimestoppers.
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