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The video shows the men move the table and chairs back before leaving. The woman’s credit cards were later used for to purchase thousands in gift cards at Target at Bridgewater Falls in Fairfield Twp., said Sgt. Pete Lagemann.
“We thought it was nice of them to move the table back,” Lagemann said with a sarcastic laugh.
The men are suspects in similar pickpocket incident in Springfield Twp. and Sharonville, according to the sergeant.
Fairfield police are also working with other agencies along Interstate 75 where similar pickpocket incidents have been reported. There was an arrest recently in Tennessee involving a similar incident.
Lagemann said anyone carrying a purse or bag with valuables should remember to keep them in eyesight while seated at restaurants or other public places. He noted the victim in the video did place her coat over the purse to conceal it some, but it hung down below, making it a target for thieves.
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People are also urged to be aware of any suspicious activity.
“They (the men) moved the furniture twice for not apparent reason,” Lagemann said.
If you can help identify these thieves, please call Lagemann at 513-896-8246. You do not have to leave your name.
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