Peachtree City police are searching for a pair of suspected thieves they said stole a victim’s credit card and splurged at a clothing store.
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Around 1 p.m., on June 30, a man and a woman went inside Newks in Peachtree City.
Police said the duo lingered around the soda machine and began looking at those seated in the dining room. After a few minutes, the pair moved to a section of tables, dropped a jacket and while picking it up, police said they slid a customer’s purse towards them.
The woman reached down and removed the victim’s wallet, according to officials.
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Peachtree City officers said, 12 minutes later, the same woman but a different man went inside Lululemon where they used the victim’s credit card to buy over $5,000 worth of merchandise and gift cards. Authorities said they also tried to make a $511 purchase at the Peachtree City Walmart.
Police said the ‘dastardly duo’ got away in a silver Mazda SUV with Texas tag SWN8688. The getaway car was a rental.
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The first suspect is described as a woman, with long dark hair with highlights. She was wearing black joggers, thick-soled sneakers, a black top, glasses, and a black hat. Police said she changed into a red top at the second location.
The second second suspect is a man with dark hair. He was wearing a gray T-shirt, black shorts and white socks.
The third suspect was a man, heavy set with a buzzed head and short facial hair. He was wearing white sneakers, a blue shirt and dark pants.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Det. M. Taylor via email.
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