Waterford Police Attempt To ID Alleged Wallet Thieves

WATERFORD, CT — Police are seeking to identify two people accused of stealing a wallet from an elderly woman's purse. Police said the incident occurred at BJ's Wholesale on March 18 at 2:05 p.m.

The two people were later spotted at the Waterford Walmart parking lot in a white Chevrolet Equinox or Traverse at 2:11 p.m.

A woman then purchased multiple gift cards in excess of $1,000 using the victim's credit cards.

The victim's credit card was also later used to purchase $212.66 worth of merchandise from Kohl's in Orange.

Multiple other attempts to use the victim's cards occurred but were declined due to suspected fraudulent activity, according to police.

To view images of the people accused, go to the Waterford Police Department's Facebook page.

If you can identify the two people, call or email Officer Scarpa at 860-442-9451 ext. 2274 or at rscarpa@waterfordct.org.