TORONTO – Police in Toronto are seeking two men they allege stole thousands of dollars in belongings from tourists last month.
Investigators say the pair took a purse from a hotel dining area on July 19.
They say two days later, the same men went to another hotel and while one distracted a woman, the other stole her purse.
Police say they believe the suspects are targeting tourists who are likely to carry large sums of cash.
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The men are wanted on a charge each of theft over $5,000.
Police say the suspects are of medium build and were last seen wearing dress shirts, blue jeans and dark baseball caps.
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