Calgary police seek suspect accused of stealing wallet, going on $43K shopping spree

Calgary police hope to identify a suspect behind the theft of a wallet and a subsequent $43,000 spending spree. (CPS handout)

Calgary police have released photos of a suspect wanted in connection with the theft of a wallet and a subsequent $43,000 spending spree.

Police say the victim’s wallet was stolen while he was having lunch near the 200 block of Barclay Parade S.W. on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

Investigators believe the victim had briefly placed his jacket on the back of his chair when the suspect approached from behind and removed the wallet from the jacket pocket, sometime between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

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“The victim did not realize his wallet had been taken until after the suspect left the area,” police said.

“Shortly after leaving the restaurant, the suspect is believed to have made multiple fraudulent online purchases using the stolen cards.”

Investigators say the victim received multiple calls from people posing as the Royal Bank of Canada’s fraud department, attempting to obtain additional personal and financial information.

The suspect is described as a man in his late 20s to early 30s, about 5’11” (180 centimetres) to 6’ (183 centimetres) tall with a medium build and a short beard.

He was wearing a black hooded jacket, grey Nike sweatpants, white shoes and a black baseball cap.

Anyone with additional information on the theft or who knows the man shown in the photos is asked to call police at 403-266-1234.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.