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A 97-year-old Madison woman shopping at a grocery store had her wallet stolen from her purse, with the thief using her credit cards to buy over $5,000 in gift cards.

The wallet theft happened on Thursday at Metcalfe's Market in the Hilldale Shopping Center, 726 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison police said.

"The victim's credit cards were used to purchase more than $5000 worth of gift cards at area Target and Home Depot stores," said police spokesman Joel DeSpain.

Police released surveillance video images of three persons of interest who might be involved in the theft.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Crime Stoppers, 266-6014.

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