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Owen Sound Police are looking for tips after a woman fell victim to a so-called distraction theft.
City Police say a woman contacted them on Saturday to report her wallet had been stolen.
According to police, she’d just entered her vehicle at a parking lot in Owen Sound’s east end when an unknown woman knocked on her window.
The victim was then told something was wrong with her rear tire.
“The woman exited her vehicle and the suspect directed her attention to the rear tire and produced a tack in her hand,” police say in a statement. “While she was distracted examining the tack a second female suspect entered the car and stole the victim’s wallet.”
Police say the victim realized her wallet had been taken about a half-hour after the incident. The suspects allegedly used her credit card to make about $800 worth of purchases.
“The perpetrators appear to target individuals who carry purses and/or when their hands are holding parcels,” Owen Sound Police say. “Police are aware of similar incidents occurring in various areas of southern Ontario. Police urge citizens to alert friends and family about this type of incident and to remain vigilant in protecting your property.”
Anyone with information to assist is asked to call Owen Sound Police Const. Ninniss at 519-376-1234 or Crime Stoppers.