Steinbach RCMP are currently investigating a recent incident where a credit card was stolen from a shopper at the Walmart store located on Highway 12 North in Steinbach.
Police say that on August 17, 2019, unknown suspects followed an unsuspecting customer to a cash register at the Steinbach Walmart and were able to steal her credit card and PIN number.
Investigation revealed that while the customer payed at the cash register, a female suspect, seen standing behind her, was able to obtain the PIN number as she watched while it was entered on the machine. Shortly after, a male suspect is seen distracting the customer by dropping money on the ground and telling the customer that it belonged to her. While this happens, the female suspect behind her is seen taking the credit card from the machine. Each suspect then pays for small items and then exits the building at different times.
RCMP report that the same suspects were later seen using the stolen card at Canadian Tire and Shoppers Drug Mart in Steinbach.
Steinbach RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects connected to this crime.
If you have any information in regards to this incident, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
