WANTED: 2 Accused of Stealing Wallet in Del Mar, Going on Shopping Spree With Victim's Cards

SAN DIEGO, CA: A man and a woman are sought in connection with the theft of a wallet from a car in Del Mar, then using the contents of the wallet to go shopping at several area stores.

The alleged car burglary occurred sometime between Sunday and Monday from an unlocked car parked in a private driveway in the 100 block of Little Orphan Alley, according to San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station — who on Friday released surveillance images in the hopes someone in the public recognizes the suspects.

Investigators say credit cards from the victim's wallet were allegedly used Monday at several stores, including Wal-Mart and Target.

"The suspects were captured by surveillance cameras at the Wal-Mart store in Kearny Mesa where they used one of the stolen credit cards to purchase various items, including a luggage set and handbags," according to a Crime Stoppers news release. "The suspects also purchased prepaid debit and gift cards at Wal-Mart and Target."

The monetary loss to the victim is more than $6,600, authorities say.

The first suspect is described as a Latino man with dark hair who is between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds.

The second suspect is described as a Latino woman with light-brown hair who is about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs between 165 and 175 pounds with light brown hair. 

Authorities said the suspects were driving an older model dark Toyota pickup with a chrome bumper. 

Anyone with information in the case was asked to call the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station at 760-966-3500 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 888-580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in the case. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via Sdcrimestoppers.org.

(Images via San Diego County Crime Stoppers)