Trio Distracts Elderly Woman To Steal Her Wallet

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Gwinnett County Police Department needs the public’s help in identifying three suspects accused of distracting an elderly woman in order to steal her wallet. The incident occurred at a grocery store at 4850 Sugarloaf Parkway in unincorporated Lawrenceville on Feb. 2.

In the video, you can see one of the suspects carrying on a conversation with the woman while the other two suspects move near her to steal her wallet, according to police.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 18-010830

Photo and video courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department