Two men sought for ATM distraction theft in midtown Toronto
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Investigators are looking to identify two men wanted for a distraction theft in midtown Toronto after police say thousands of dollars were withdrawn from an elderly victim’s bank account as well as several unauthorized purchases being made.
Toronto Police say officers responded to a call for a fraud in the Spadina Rd. and Heath St. area on June 6.
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According to police, the alleged victim, an 88-year-old man, was using a bank machine when the suspects entered the ATM lobby behind the victim.
Police say one suspect used the ATM next to the victim while the other distracted the victim, simulating that he was falling.
It is alleged that the victim assisted the suspect up while the other swapped the victim’s debit card from the bank machine.
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Cops say the suspects then make several purchases and cash withdrawals totally more than $10,000.
According to police, investigators believe there are other victims and have released images of the two men.
Both are described as in their late 30s with a medium build and wearing a ball cap, jeans and running shoes.
One suspect wore a collared striped long sleeve dress shirt while the other wore a dark blue short sleeve collared shirt
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.
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