Los Angeles police are trying to find two men who stole an elderly woman’s wallet while she shopped for groceries in Studio City.
The incident was reported at 1:30 p.m. March 31, at the Ralphs market on Ventura Boulevard at Coldwater Canyon Avenue, said the Los Angeles Police Department.
The woman was approached by a man who distracted her by asking a question about a food product and then removed her wallet from her purse, police said.
A second man acted as a lookout, and afterward both men used the woman’s credit cards at several locations.
The first man is described as black with black hair, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 180 pounds. He is about 45 years old and was wearing a dark business suit, police said.
The second man is described as black with gray, thinning hair and a mustache. He is 6 feet tall and weighs about 180 pounds. His age is about 60. He was wearing a white polo shirt with stripes and blue jeans.
Their images were captured on surveillance video.
The men drove a white SUV. It’s make and model are unknown.
Officer Irma Mota, an LAPD spokeswoman, said on Wednesday morning that the suspects have not been captured and have not been linked to other similar crimes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Hollywood area robbery detectives at 818-754-8424. During non-business hours or on weekends, call 877-527-3247.
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