Two Suspects Wanted After Several Bank Card Thefts in Durham

Two male suspects are wanted after several bank card thefts across Durham Region.

Between March 2024 and July 2024, two male suspects stole several bank cards from elderly victims.  The suspects would observe the victim use an ATM in a bank vestibule.  One suspect would then distract the victim by saying they found cash the victim had dropped on the ground.  During this distraction, the second suspect would steal the victim’s debit card.  The two suspects would then immediately spend the victim’s funds and withdraw cash from their accounts.

Images of both suspects are attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact the D/Cst. Westcott of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2528.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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