Couple Steals Wallet From Woman Dining At Restaurant: Police

BUFORD, GA – The Gwinnett County Police Department needs the public’s help in identifying the couple responsible for a recent theft at the La Madeleine restaurant at 1795 Mall of Georgia, Jan. 22.

A woman dining placed her purse on the floor next to her seat.

Another couple sat near them. The man was seated directly behind the victim with his torso turned towards her. The woman with the man was overheard saying,“She saw you. She saw you.” The server noticed the suspicious behavior of the couple and notified her supervisor. By the time they went back to confront the couple, they left the restaurant.

The victim then noticed that her wallet was missing from inside her purse.

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The supervisor went outside and retrieved the license plate and vehicle description that the couple were in. The license plate was registered to a man who no longer owned the vehicle. It was listed as a junk vehicle several years prior and not approved for roadway use.

Suspect #1: Man with a beard wearing a light blue shirt, tie, brown dress pants and a black head cap

Suspect #2: Woman with long black hair wearing a brown coat

Suspect Vehicle: Black Chevy Silverado with PA license plate: KGA 8751

If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 18-102859

Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department