Crime & Safety

Waterford Police Search For Suspects Who Scammed Walmart For $3K

Police are searching for two suspects who they believe are responsible for scamming stores across the state.

WATERFORD, CT — Police are searching for two suspects accused of running a scam at a Waterford Walmart that netted them $3,000.

"Here we go, these two allegedly took part in a scam at Wal-Mart on April 16th," police wrote in a Facebook post. "They purchased five $1,000 money orders and by very specific distraction and manipulation efforts, were able to get away while only paying $2,000. The value stolen is $3,000.

"We have reason to believe that they have done the same scam at least four other times at other Wal-Marts in Connecticut."

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Photos of the suspects are posted at the police department's Facebook page.

If you have information on the case, contact Officer Colkos at 860-442-9451 or at colkos@waterfordct.org. You can also private message police on Facebook.

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