Man who stole wallet at CT Target, went on $3K Best Buy shopping spree sought

Police search for man who stole wallet at CT Target, went on $3K Best Buy shopping spree
Photo credit Waterford Police Department

WATERFORD, Conn. (1010 WINS) -- Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a wallet from someone at a Connecticut store then spent thousands of dollars at another.

According to officials, on November 23 around 2 p.m., a person had their wallet stolen while shopping at a Target store located in Waterford.

Investigators later determined that credit cards from that wallet were later used at a Best Buy store across the street to purchase items totaling $3,188.37.

Waterford authorities released a photo of the person who used the credit cards on their Facebook page. They are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (860) 442-9451.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Waterford Police Department