A Southern California thief is on the loose after stealing a fanny pack that had a New York Police Department badge and credit cards inside of it, police said Wednesday.
Someone stole the fanny pack from a victim's unlocked car on July 26, while it was parked in a lot at the Ojai Farmer's Market, according to the Ojai Police Department.
The victim's credit cards, and the victim's late father's NYPD flat badge were in the fanny pack when it was stolen, police said. Police called the crime identity theft.
Detectives discovered the stolen cards were used multiple times in Ventura and Oxnard on the day they were stolen. Surveillance footage captured a man police believe is 35 to 40 years old, making purchases with the stolen credit cards.
Anyone with information about this crime, or who has experienced similar events should call Detective Will Hollowell at 805-947-8083.
Ojai police said the Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information which leads to the arrest or criminal complaint of those responsible for the crime. The Crime Stoppers number is 800-222-8477.
