On a Tuesday morning in Kingston, an ordinary errand turned into a small betrayal of trust. A woman of ninety-three, her purse hanging from the walker that keeps her steady, was taken from her by two men who first drew her attention elsewhere, and who then spent the cards inside her wallet at nearby shops. It is an old pattern of human opportunism, the distraction and the quiet hand, and now the community is asked to help name the people behind it.
Two Men Sought After Snatching 93-Year-Old Kingston Woman's Purse, Then Using Her Cards
A 93-year-old woman had her purse, and the credit and debit cards inside it, stolen and used by thieves.
One man held her attention while the other took the bag
Mark
Why does this small theft deserve attention?
Mimi
A 93-year-old woman using a walker was targeted in a store, and the thieves then spent her money within the hour. The public description is how police hope to find them.
Mark
How did the theft work?
Mimi
One man talked to her while the other walked past and lifted the purse from her walker. It was a coordinated distraction.
Luke
Worth noting that's police's account of events. Nobody has been charged, and the men haven't been identified.
Mark
What happened with the cards?
Mimi
Her credit card was used at a convenience store, and her debit card at another store, both for purchases.
Luke
We don't know the amounts, what was bought, or whether the cards have been cancelled. The report doesn't say.
Mark
Can the men be recognized if they wore masks?
Mimi
Masks hid their faces, but police have heights, weights, builds, approximate ages and clothing, like a green and white collared shirt and green running shoes.
Luke
Those heights and weights are estimates drawn from video, so treat them as approximate.
Mark
What should people do?
Mimi
Call Det. David Wein at 613-549-4660, ext. 6198, or tip anonymously through ext. 0.
Der Puls
- A 93-year-old shopper's purse vanished from her walker in the middle of an ordinary morning at a Kingston store.
- Two men worked as a pair, one engaging the woman while the other slipped the bag away, leaving her suddenly exposed.
- Her credit and debit cards were used within minutes at a convenience store and then another business, a fast trail of theft.
- Security cameras captured both men, and police have released detailed descriptions, especially the green and white shirt and green running shoes.
- Investigators are now counting on the public to recognize the men, with Det. David Wein taking calls directly or anonymously.
On a Tuesday morning in Kingston, an ordinary errand turned into a small betrayal of trust. A woman of ninety-three, her purse hanging from the walker that keeps her steady, was taken from her by two men who first drew her attention elsewhere, and who then spent the cards inside her wallet at nearby shops. It is an old pattern of human opportunism, the distraction and the quiet hand, and now the community is asked to help name the people behind it.
At about 10:35 on a Tuesday morning, a 93-year-old woman was shopping in a Kingston store, her purse hanging from her walker. Two men approached her. One began a conversation while the other walked past and took the purse, according to Kingston Police.
The pair left together and went to a convenience store, where they used her credit card. They then moved on to another store and used her debit card. Police have not said what was bought or how much was spent.
Security cameras recorded both men. Though their faces were masked, the footage was enough to build physical descriptions. The first man is white, about five-foot-seven and 150 pounds, with short hair, a black ball cap, a green and white collared shirt, black pants and white wireless earbuds. The second is white, about six feet and 235 pounds, with a full dark beard, a black-and-grey ball cap, a grey T-shirt, black pants and green running shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. David Wein at 613-549-4660, ext. 6198, or email dwein@kingstonpolice.ca. Tips can also be left anonymously at ext. 0.
At about 10:35 on Tuesday morning, a 93-year-old woman was shopping in a Kingston store, her purse hanging from her walker. Two men came up to her. One struck up a conversation. The other walked past and took the purse off the walker, according to Kingston Police.
The men left the store together and went to a convenience store, where they bought items with the woman's credit card. They then moved on to another store and used her debit card to make more purchases. Police have not said what was bought or how much was spent.
Both men were recorded by security cameras. Their faces were covered by masks, but the footage gave police enough to put together physical descriptions of each man, and those descriptions are now public.
The first man is white with a fair complexion, about five-foot-seven and 150 pounds, with a slim build. He appeared to be in his 20s and had short hair. He wore a black ball cap, a distinctive green and white collared short-sleeved shirt, and black pants, with white wireless earbuds in both ears.
The second man is also white with a fair complexion, but heavier: about six feet tall and 235 pounds, roughly 25 to 35 years old. He had a full dark-brown or black beard. He wore a black-and-grey ball cap, a grey short-sleeved T-shirt, black pants and green running shoes.
The method matters here. One man held the woman's attention while the other took the bag, and the cards inside were put to use within a short span of time, across at least two other businesses. That trail of transactions, along with the store footage, is part of what police have to work with.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. David Wein at 613-549-4660, ext. 6198, or by email at dwein@kingstonpolice.ca. Tips can also be given anonymously by calling 613-549-4660, ext. 0, and asking to remain anonymous. The descriptions, particularly the green and white shirt and the green running shoes, are what police are counting on members of the public to recognize.
Bemerkenswerte Zitate
Police say one man started a conversation with the woman while the other walked by and took her purse from her walker.— Kingston Police
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