Crime & Safety
Credit Card Thieves Target Westlake Shopper
Westlake police are asking the public for help identifying a pair of credit card thieves who stole a woman's wallet.
WESTLAKE, OH — Westlake police are asking the public for help finding two men who stole a shopper's wallet and used her credit cards at several area Walgreens. Investigators released images of the suspect this month.
On March 1, a woman shopping at Crocker Park had her wallet stolen. The woman visited several stores without realizing someone had snatched her wallet.
She then received notifications saying her credit cards were being used at Walgreens stores in Berea, North Olmsted and Westlake and a Target on Brookpark Road.
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The woman contacted Westlake police immediately. Investigators visited the stores and obtained surveillance images of two men using the woman's credit cards.
Anyone with information on the theft or the suspects can call Westlake police's non-emergency line at 440-871-3311. Callers may remain anonymous.
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