Police search for duo involved in alleged distraction theft and credit card fraud

Police are seeking two suspects accused in a distraction theft that allegedly happened in Innisfil.

Innisfil police are asking locals to help pinpoint two suspects involved in an alleged distraction theft and credit card fraud.

The incident occurred on March 13, at a grocery store in the Innisfil area.

Officials say, two suspects, a man and a woman allegedly approached a victim while she was out shopping.

South Simcoe Police say the man involved in the distraction appeared to be confused and began asking the victim questions about the products as a way to divert her.

Once the victim made her way over to the check-out counter, she noticed that her wallet was missing from her purse and her credit card was used for a purchase that she did not make.

At some point during the incident, police say a grocery store employee noticed the duo running out of the store together.

Police were able to gather footage from this incident and need your help identifying the people in the photo.

Anyone with information that could help to identify the suspects is asked to contact Police Const. Davis Benson of the South Simcoe Police Service at or tips can be submitted anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.