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Manhattan Beach Police Ask Public To Help ID Theft Suspect

Manhattan Beach wallet thief
The unidentified suspect (pictured above) stole victim's wallet from inside a Bristol Farms store in Manhattan Beach. (courtesy Manhattan Beach PD)

MANHATTAN BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Police on Wednesday asked the public for help in identifying a theft suspect in Manhattan Beach.

On March 16 at approximately 4:00 p.m., the unidentified suspect stole a wallet from a customer inside Bristol Farms at 1570 Rosecrans Ave.

At 5:50 p.m., suspect entered Bank of America at 3016 Sepulveda Boulevard and withdrew funds against victim's account.

Twenty minutes later, the same suspect attempted to purchase items at Target store, but the transaction was denied by the victim's bank.

The suspect is described as a white female beween 25-35 years of age, approximately 5'7" and weighing between 140 and 150 lbs. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black V-neck type shirt and hoop earrings.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to email Detective Jeanette Meers or call Manhattan Beach Police at (310) 802-5134.

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