Just hours after a man in Cobourg was scammed out of $1,600, the same suspects may have been responsible for a similar occurrence in Durham Region.
Though Cobourg Police have not released any information, Durham Police have released surveillance images in hopes of identifying a male and female suspects who used a distraction technique to steal a debit card from an unsuspecting victim.
The same suspects may be responsible for a similar incident in Cobourg that happened earlier in the day as first reported by Today’s Northumberland.
Cobourg Police have released no images and very little information regarding the occurrence where the same individuals may be involved.
Today’s Northumberland has repeatedly asked Cobourg Police for surveillance images of suspects, who have only stated the investigation is continuing.
Durham Police stated, on Friday, January 25, 2019, sometime between 5:00 and 5:40 p.m., the male suspect approached a male who was in line at the Frescho store on Brock Street South in Whitby. The suspect handed a $5 bill to the male and said he must have dropped it while paying for his groceries. The male took the money and thanked the suspect. While the male was loading his car in the parking lot, both suspects approached him. The male suspect was upset and said the $5 was actually his wife’s money. The victim took out his wallet and returned the money. During the discussion, one of the suspects was able to steal cards from the male’s wallet without him knowing. The suspects used the male’s debit card at an ATM at the RBC branch across the street.
The victim reported the incident to police when he realized his card was missing and had been used fraudulently.
It is possible the same suspects are responsible for a similar incident in the Cobourg area.
Suspect #1 is described as male, aged 55 to 60 and wearing a green jacket with a black pocket.
Suspect #2 is described as female, aged 55 to 60 and wearing a black coat with fur trim and a black hat.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst. Stuart of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1829.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
For original story by Today’s Northumberland http://www.todaysnorthumberland.ca/2019/01/27/man-warns-others-after-being-scammed-in-cobourg/
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
