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Crime Details:
- Offense: Purse/wallet thefts; fraudulent use of victims’ credit cards
- Dates: Various times in September and October
- Location: Giant stores in Cumru and Exeter townships
- Suspects: Two unidentified males (shown in security camera images)
According to the police, the Cumru Township and Exeter Township police departments urgently need your help in identifying the two men responsible for stealing wallets from shoppers at Giant grocery stores. These thieves employ a distraction ruse where one of them asks for assistance while the other discreetly takes the victim’s wallet from her purse. On September 28, a credit card stolen from one of the victims was used at BJ’s Wholesale Club to make purchases totaling over $800.
If you recognize the suspects or have any relevant information, please contact Crime Alert immediately. You may also reach out to Cumru police at 610-777-9595 or Exeter police at 610-779-1490.
