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Two people sought following alleged distraction thefts

Police believe these people can help with their enquiries (image courtesy: Devon and Cornwall Police)

Police need help with enquiries

A man and a woman are being sought in connection to a number of alleged distraction thefts around Devon

It was reported that on Wednesday 22 January a male and a female approached elderly shoppers in Sainsbury’s Alphington, Sainsbury’s Pinhoe and Tesco Exmouth.

While one of the two engaged the victims in conversation, the other stole their purse from the trolley or handbag.

It is thought they may have been travelling in a silver BMW 3 series or M3.

Devon and Cornwall Police investigating the thefts believe the two people pictured may be able to assist with enquiries.

Anybody able to help the investigation is asked to contact police on 101

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