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Police Warn Citizens Of Suspect Stealing Wallets During Church Services

THOUSAND OAKS (CBSLA.com) — Police Tuesday were searching for a suspect wanted for allegedly stealing wallets during church services in Ventura County.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office has received several recent reports of a suspect taking the items from unattended purses.

The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s with blond or brown "spiked" hair and may be associated with a dark brown or gray minivan.

Police reminded citizens to secure personal belongings and not leave them unattended.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the crimes was asked to contact Det. Dave Nickels at (805)494-8228 or Det. Jerin Widofsky at (805)494-8221.

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