First, she stole a senior woman鈥檚 wallet from her purse in the aisle of a 91原创 store.
Then, police said, a brazen thief pretended to help the victim, who thought her wallet had fallen out.
91原创 RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy said on Jan. 27, a 91原创 woman called them to report her wallet had been stolen while shopping at a London Drugs store.
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鈥淪he could feel someone remove it from her purse and when she turned around, she found a woman who offered to help her search,鈥� Largy described.
鈥淟ittle did she know, her 鈥榟elper鈥� was actually the thief.鈥�
The thief walked around the store with her victim pretending to search for the lost wallet.
鈥淥f course, the wallet was never found,鈥� Largy commented.
A review of store surveillance footage clearly shows the female suspect reach into the older woman鈥檚 purse and remove her wallet.
The thief quickly busies herself studying products on a nearby display and then offers her assistance to search for the wallet.
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91原创 RCMP is asking the public to study the images and call 604-532-3200 if you think you might be able to assist with this investigation.
To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers 1-800-222-8477 or report online at .
Is there more to the story? Email: dan.ferguson@langleyadvancetimes.com
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