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Concordia University data theft: Police search for two suspects

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WATCH ABOVE: Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two men who allegedly accessed student profiles in a computer lab at Montreal's Concordia University and stole personal data – Sep 9, 2016

Montreal police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with the theft of computer data at Montreal’s Concordia University.

Police say the thefts started last March when the suspects entered a lab on campus on several occasions and installed devices allowing them to access student profiles.

According to police, the hack allowed them access to thousands of profiles, many containing personal information.

To date, Montreal police say eight people have come forward to file complaints, but investigators believe the number of victims could be much larger.

Police have released surveillance camera images of the suspects from March 17. Investigators believe the suspects could be between the ages of 20-35,  and described both men has having an average build.

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Montreal police handout

Police are searching for two men wanted in connection with the theft of data in a computer lab at Concordia University last March.

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Both men were wearing dark clothing and one was sporting a beard.

Alleged suspects in data theft at Concordia University.
Alleged suspects in data theft at Concordia University. Montreal police handout

Anyone who believes they were a victim is being asked to visit their neighbourhood police station or call 911. Anyone with information that could help identify and locate the suspects is being asked to call Info-Crime at 514-393-1133.

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