Jar For The Poor Stolen In Lansdale, Cops Say

Lansdale police are seeking two suspects in relation to the theft of a donation jar from Christian’s Grocery on November 6, they said in a statement early Monday evening.

The suspects, and older woman and younger man, allegedly entered the store on the 100 block of Walnut Street at about 12:45 p.m. on Friday, police said.

The man allegedly distracted the store owner while the female took money from the jar on the check-out counter, according to police.

The donation jar was raising money for the poor, police said.

The owner confronted the woman, who denied she had taken anything, and then the man began arguing with the owner, police said.

The pair left the store when the owner said he was going to call the police.

A review of the store’s surveillance footage clearly shows the woman taking money from the jar and putting it in her jacket pocket.

The amount stolen was about $60.00, the owner said.

The male is estimated to be in his early twenties, with glasses, a slim build, and dyed hair.

The woman is in her late forties or fifties, and wore dark sunglasses, a green cap, a black jacket, and carried a dark bag.

Anyone with information on the two suspects or their whereabouts is asked to contact the Lansdale Police Department immediately at (215) 368-1801 or via email crimetips@lansdalepd.org.