Police are investigating three thefts of purses from shopping carts over the last two months.

Police are investigating three thefts, two that occurred on October 12 and November 20 at a grocery store and one that occurred on November 13 at a big box store, all on Mumford Road in Halifax. In each incident, one of the suspects approaches a woman and distracts her while the other suspect steals her purse from their shopping carts.

The first suspect is described as a white man in his forties, approximately 6’ tall, thin build with straight grey-blond hair and tattoos on his forearms.

The second suspect is described as a white woman, 25-35-years-old, approximately 5’4” tall, thin build with long blond hair and tattoos on her back and arms.

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Source: Release