Recognize Them? Surveillance Photos Surface Of Lehigh Valley ‘Distraction Thieves’

Recognize them? A surveillance photo has surfaced of the pair of suspects accused of “distraction thefts” throughout several Lehigh Valley grocery store parking lots.

The suspects — pictured above — victimized numerous customers at the Giant Food Store and Park Plaza Complex in Forks, the township police department said in an updated social media post.
Photo Credit: *Forks Township Police Department via Facebook*

Valerie Musson

03/30/2022 12:52 p.m.

The suspects — pictured above — victimized numerous customers at the Giant Food Store and Park Plaza Complex in Forks, the township police department said in an updated social media post.

Distraction thieves target older residents by following them around a store or confronting them outside at their vehicles, DailyVoice.com reported.

“The suspects use a ruse, for example, telling the victim there is an issue with their tire,” Forks Township police said.

“While one suspect distracts the victim, another suspect steals valuables from the victim’s car or purse.”

Anyone with information about the suspects' identities is asked to call Detective Friel at 610-438-8122 or send an email to Mfriel@Forkstownship.org.

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