VIDEO: $5K taken from victim's bank account after wallet stolen

Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Crime Stoppers, along with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, is requesting assistance after a large sum of money was taken from a theft victim's bank account.

According to a news release issued today, a wallet containing bank and credit cards was reported missing on Aug. 26. Those missing cards were then used to withdraw $5,000 from the victim’s bank account.

Anyone with information that can identify the suspect in this case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477, online or through the P3 app.