Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a group of suspected “purse dippers” accused of stealing wallets from elderly women while shopping.
According to Crime Stoppers, two confirmed cases occurred Nov. 7 at HomeGoods locations on Gulf Center Drive in Fort Myers and Bay Landing Drive in Bonita Springs. Investigators believe additional victims may not yet realize their wallets were stolen.
The thefts follow a pattern often seen during the holiday shopping season, Crime Stoppers Coordinator Trish Routte said…