Traveling Bandits Target Boise Area
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Today’s Crime Stoppers report focuses on a recent rash of robberies that may have been committed by an organized group of thieves that were traveling through the Treasure Valley.
On Saturday Jan. 22nd and Sunday Jan. 23rd the Boise Police Officers took multiple reports of car windows being smashed and items taken from Kathryn Albertson’s Park and the Youth Optimist Fields in Boise. In these thefts purses and wallets were taken and the victims credit cards were used to make over $12,000 of purchases. Pictures below are from surveillance video taken of the suspects when they used the stolen credit cards at local stores.
Crime Stopppers Tip: When visiting area trailheads, parks, or other recreation destinations, we encourage you to not leave your wallet or purse behind in your vehicle. Take it with you or leave your wallet/purse at home and only take the essentials you need like a driver’s license and keys.
Then on Monday, January 24th multiple reports where received in the area of two males stealing wallets from purses inside retail stores. One male would distract the shopper, while the other would quickly remove the victim's wallet from their purse that was sitting open in the front of the grocery card. The victim's credit cards were quickly used at other retail locations to make purchases.
Crime Stoppers Tip: Don’t leave purse open and unattended in shopping carts. Carry your purse on your body, with the strap over your neck and shoulder.
If you have any information on this crime or you spot any suspicious activity you will remain anonymous when you contact Crime Stoppers of Southwest Idaho and you could earn a reward of up to $1000.00 if your tip leads to a felony arrest!
Call 208-343-COPS(2677) or leave an online tip.
