Crime & Safety
Suspect Pickpocketed Elderly Woman At Yardley Giant: Cops
The female suspect proceeded to make a large purchase at the Morrisville Giant later that day.
YARDLEY, PA — The Lower Makefield Township Police Department is currently looking for a female suspect who pickpocketed an elderly woman at the Giant Supermarket in Yardley on Wednesday, Dec. 8.
The suspect took a Michael Kors wallet from the victim at the store, located at 700 Stony Hill Rd, just before 3 p.m. She then proceeded to make a purchase of over $470 on the victims credit card at the Morrisville Borough Giant, located at 833 W Trenton Ave.
The wallet also contained about $250 in cash, with various cards inside as well. The wallet itself is estimated to be worth $50.
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Police are asking for public assistance in helping fin the suspect. Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to contact Officer Steven Markle, extension #64 at 267-274-1006 or by email at Stevem@lmt.org. They can also contact Detective Rich Meehl, extension #42 at 267-274-1163 or by email at richm@lmt.org.
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