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$9K Stolen After Wallet Theft At Howell ShopRite: Police

Authorities are searching for a man they say took the wallet and used the victim's info to withdraw cash from the victim's account.

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Authorities are searching for this man, who they say took a victim's wallet then used the victim's information to withdraw cash from the victim's account.
Authorities are searching for this man, who they say took a victim's wallet then used the victim's information to withdraw cash from the victim's account. (Howell Township Police)

HOWELL, NJ — Howell Township police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man they say stole $9,000 from a person after stealing their wallet in ShopRite.

The man was at ShopRite and is accused of stealing a wallet from an elderly victim, then used the victim's information to withdraw the cash from the victim's bank account.

Anyone who can identify the suspect in the surveillance photos or has any information about the man or the theft is asked to call Howell Township Detective Vincent Bonner at 732-938-4575, ext. 2647.

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