APD seeking identity of suspects in wallet thefts

Published 3:58 pm Monday, July 11, 2022

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Athens Police Det. Sgt. Kelly Fussell said investigators are trying to identify the two people in these photographs. They are suspects in the theft of wallets.

“The suspects operate as a team. One distracts, while the other steals the wallet from the victim’s purse,” he said.

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Fussell said the suspects are allegedly using the stolen credit cards from the wallets to purchase prepaid Visa cards.

Anyone with information can call Athens Police at (256) 233-8700 or email Fussell at Kfussell@athensal.us.