Crime & Safety

Man Stole Debit Cards, Bought Gift Cards & Teddy Bear: Police

Police are trying to identify a man they say stole debit cards at a gym in Stratford and then bought $500 worth of gift cards & a teddy bear

STRATFORD, CT — Stratford Police are asking for help with identifying a suspect accused of using stolen debit cards to buy $500 worth of gift cards and a stuffed teddy bear. Police say the suspect (pictured) went to a gym in Stratford on Jan. 10 and took keys from lockers and stole debit cards from cars in the parking lot.

The suspect then went to a CVS in Bridgeport and used the stolen cards to purchase $500 worth of gift cards and a stuffed teddy bear.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Stratford Police Department at 203-385-4100.

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