Crime & Safety

Cops Looking for Man Caught on Camera Stealing Wallet

Wayne police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the man.

The Wayne Police Department is looking for help identifying a man caught on tape stealing a wallet from a Dunkin Donuts customer, the township tweeted Tuesday afternoon.

According to the tweet, the man was seen on video stealing a wallet from a woman at the Dunkin in the Wedgewood Plaza on Hamburg Turnpike. The incident occurred at 6:48 p.m. on Sunday, it said.

A young girl had left the wallet on the counter while bringing a tray of drinks to a table, NorthJersey.com reported. The man can be seen picking up the Coach wallet, thumbing through it, and quickly placing it in his pocket, the report said.

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The wallet contained $200 and no credit cards, the report said.

Anyone with information about the man is asked to call the Wayne Detective Bureau at 973-633-3530.

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“Any information would be greatly appreciated,” it said.


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