VBPD looking for suspects who stole $33K from woman’s purse

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help to track down two suspects, a man and a woman, who stole $33,000 from a woman on Nov. 30.

According to officials, the victim withdrew the cash from the Wells Fargo on Providence Road. The female suspect stood in line behind the victim, and then followed her out of the bank.

According to police, there is video that shows the male suspect squatting next to the victim’s car, and then he headed over to the nearby 7-Eleven. The victim returned to her vehicle, which now had a flat tire.

Police say that the male suspect then waved the victim over to help her change the flat tire. While he was assisting the victim, the female suspect reached into the victim’s vehicle and took the $33,000 out of her purse.

Both suspects are shown below:

Both suspects were seen on surveillance footage headed to a white SUV with possible Florida tags after taking the money.

Police are still searching for the suspects.

The Virginia Beach Police Department is asking for people to watch their surroundings and to keep their valuables on your person at all times during this time of year.

If you have any information regarding this case, you are asked to call the Crime Line at 1-800-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip on the Crime Solvers Website here.

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