Money and cards taken in distraction theft

Police are appealing for witnesses following a distraction theft in Exeter.

At around 3.10pm on Friday 13th November, a woman was sat in her blue Fiat 500 in the car park of Waitrose in Heavitree and was approached by a man who asked if she could get out of her car to help him with directions.

A short time later the woman discovered that her bank cards had been stolen from her bag which was on the front seat. These cards have been used and a large amount of money stolen from the victims account.

The man is described as in his 30’s, stocky build, short black hair and wearing a long dark overcoat. He was also carrying a black laptop case and was smartly dressed.

Police are asking for people within Exeter to remain vigilant to this type of approach and to report anything suspicious.

If you can help the police identify the man described above, please email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting crime reference CR/078637/15.