Public’s help requested in identifying suspects

Posted on August 29, 2018
BPD asks for help to identify persons of interest in pick-pocketing    (Photo:Bloomington Police Dept.)

 

By Katherine Murphy

BLOOMINGTON- Two people possibly involved in a theft and credit card fraud incident from Sunday are being sought by the Bloomington Police Department.

BPD reports on its Facebook page the persons of interest are described as a white female with blonde hair, glasses, 35-40 years of age and a black male, bald, in his thirties.

After the suspects allegedly pickpocketed their victims, the victims’ bank cards were used at five locations, with losses exceeding $1,000.

Anyone with information related to this crime, please contact the Bloomington Police or McLean County Crime Stoppers.

Anyone whose call that leads to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

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