The suspect was believed to have taken the wallet at the ShopRite supermarket on Route 9, the Howell Township Police Department said in a Facebook post. The man then went to a bank and used the victim's personal information to withdraw about $9,000 in cash.
According to surveillance photos, the suspect appeared to go to a Bank of America location. A timestamp said the pictures were taken at around 11:53 a.m. on Saturday, July 27.
The suspect wore a black T-shirt and a black hat with a B on it. He also appeared to have short, dark-colored hair.
Anyone with information about the suspect should call Howell police at 732-938-4575, ext. 2647.
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