Crime & Safety

Duo Stole Wallet, Spent Almost $11K: Dunwoody Police

Man and woman wanted for identity fraud, theft.

DUNWOODY, GA -- Police in Dunwoody are asking for the public's help in catching two people suspected of stealing a wallet and going on a shopping spree tallying nearly $11,000 in fraudulent purchases.

The incident happened on Jan. 25 at the Panera Bread in Dunwoody when a man and woman took a patron's billfold.

The duo bought items from several stores in the metro area, including the Nordstrom and Best Buy in Dunwoody and the Total Wine in Kennesaw. The collective bill totaled $10,843.96, according to police.

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The male perpetrator is white and possibly of Asian descent. He is described as:

Height: 5’10” to 6’01” tall

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Weight: 175 to 200 pounds

Facial marks: Very thin moustache

Clothing: Plain navy blue Nike cap, large sunglasses, a black shirt with white spots, and blue jeans.

The female perpetrator is a white and possibly of Asian descent as well. She is described as:

Height: 5’02” to 5’05” tall
Weight: 120 to 135 pounds

Hair: Long and black, reaching her lower back

Clothing: Large black hat, a tan blouse, blue jeans and tall brown boots.

The man is noted as right-handed while the woman is possibly left-handed, police said.

ANONYMOUS TIPS may be submitted via the "Submit a Crime" tab on the Dunwoody police website, or by texting C-R-I-M-E-S (274-637).

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