Crime & Safety
East Lyme Police Searching For Credit Card Thieves
Recognize them? Three are wanted in connection with credit cards stolen from a woman's purse in East Lyme and used at Target in Waterford.
EAST LYME, CT—Police are looking for three people wanted in connection with a credit card rip-off. East Lyme Police says that on June 3, 2019 at approximately 2:30 p.m., a woman had her wallet stolen out of her purse while she was shopping at Stop & Shop in East Lyme.
Police say that a "short time later multiple credit cards belong to the victim were used at Target in Waterford."
Police posted to Facebook seeking the public's help in identifying the trio.
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Police say the photographs are of the individuals alleged to be involved in the stolen credit card scheme. They took off in a small dark colored SUV, police said.
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"Anyone recognizing the individuals involved is urged to contact Officer Jim Levandoski or Sgt. Bruce Babcock at 860-739-5900.
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