CCTV appeal after card thief goes on £350 shopping spree

£250 was also stolen from the victim’s wallet

Police would like to speak to these two after a bank card theft in Staffordshire (Image: Staffordshire Police )

Police have issued a CCTV image of two people officers would like to identify after bank card thief went on a £350 shopping spree in a Staffordshire town.

The bank card was stolen from a man’s misplaced wallet near Peter’s Retail Park in Lichfield Street, Burton-upon-Trent, at around 11am on November 10 last year.

It was then used at various shops in the town – with a massive £350 spent.

Around £220 had also been taken from the victim’s wallet.

Staffordshire Police today issued a CCTV image of a man and a woman officers would like to speak to following the theft.

The man was pictured wearing a grey hoodie and a black and yellow ‘Icon’ cap.

The woman was wearing a grey hoodie underneath a black gilet.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: “We’re releasing a CCTV image of two people we want to speak to after a man’s bank card was used at various shops in Burton-upon-Trent.

“At around 11am on 10 November, a man misplaced his wallet near Peter’s Retail Park, Lichfield Street.

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“When he checked his online banking a few hours later, approximately £350 had been spent in shops around the town. Around £220 was also taken from the victim’s wallet.

“If you’re able to help us identity the people in the picture, call us on 101, quoting incident 327 of 10 November, or use Live Chat on our website.

“To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”