Date: 09/04/2024
Please remember to keep your purses, wallets and other valuables with you at all times while shopping. There has been an increase in organized pickpocket and theft rings across the metro area.
These thieves are targeting shoppers by stealing personal items left unattended in shopping carts. These criminals are not only using stolen credit and debit cards quickly, but taking it a step further. They are engaging in identity theft by opening online accounts in victims' names and transferring funds from existing accounts.
To protect yourself, keep your belongings secured and with you. It's challenging for police to track down these offenders, so prevention is key. Please report any suspicious activity to your local law enforcement.
