Police trying to identify suspect in Victoria Park backpack theft
The Waterloo Regional Police Service has released an image as part of a theft investigation in Kitchener.
Police said a female was sitting on a bench in Victoria Park on July 11 around 11:50 a.m. when someone she didn't know took her backpack, which contained her wallet.
Her stolen credit cards were later used to make a purchase at a local grocery store.
Anyone who can identify the man in the image released by police is urged to contact investigators at 519-570-9777.
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