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Taunton Pickpocket Suspect Caught On Camera

TAUNTON (CBS) – Taunton police are looking for a man seen on video pickpocketing another customer at a convenience store while the two waited in line at the counter.

Police posted the surveillance video from the incident on the department's Facebook page.

In the video from September 6, a man is seen at the counter paying for his purchase, while a second man stands nearby.

The second customer can be seen allegedly taking the customer's wallet while the victim talks to the store clerk.

"He's a nice guy, he comes in quite a bit," clerk Sharon Allen said. "I just feel bad for him."

Other customers were outraged by the crime.

"It's really disgusting," another customer told WBZ-TV.

Visit the Taunton Police Department Facebook page to view the surveillance footage.

Taunton police asked anyone with information on the incident to contact their Detective Division by calling (508) 821-1475. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact (508) 824-5493.

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