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3 suspects wanted in connection with Richmond Hill pickpocketing

Suspects worked together so a cellphone could be taken from the victim's bag, Crime Stoppers says

Crime Stoppers of York Region has released a video of two men and one woman suspected of pickpocketing a woman in Richmond Hill.

Police say a cellphone was stolen from a woman’s bag at a retail store on Sept. 12. The woman was waiting in line at check-out when she was approached by another woman and a man.

The female suspect created a barrier as the man removed a phone from the woman’s bag. The man handed it off to another man, and the three suspects fled the store.

The first male suspect is described as wearing a grey cap with a black peak, a grey and black golf shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes.

The second male suspect is described as wearing a grey cap with a white LA Dodgers logo, a blue zip sweater, blue jeans, and black shoes.

The female suspect is described as wearing a white cap, white tank top, black cross-body bag, black leggings, and black shoes, 

A cash reward of up to $2,000 is available if information leads to the arrest of the suspects. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting www.1800222tips.com. You will never have to identify themselves or testify in court.

 

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