Halton Regional Police are hunting a man and woman who officers allege stole a credit card out of a woman's purse at a popular Oakville restaurant and then went on a shopping splurge.

The incident occurred April 20 at Paradiso Restaurant at 125 Lakeshore Rd. E. in Oakville.

Police said one woman "sits behind the victim," who had her purse hanging off the back of her chair, according to Halton Const. Oliver Jabrial.

The woman then removes the victim's wallet from her purse and leaves the eatery, police said.

About an hour later, the same two individuals are at Mapleview Mall in Burlington making "multiple purchases" and withdrawals totalling $3647, according to Jabrial.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspects on May 14 in the hopes they trigger arrests in the case.

The first suspect is described as: male, aged 18-22 with long black hair in a ponytail, wearing blue jeans, a black jacket with "Calvin Klein Jeans" in red decal across the upper back, black shoes with white soles and a black hat which had a grey stripe in the middle.

The second suspect is described as: female, dark complexion, aged 40-45, wearing a blue roots sweater, beige shawl, grey sweatpants, white shoes, a black toque and carrying a blue knapsack with brown straps and buckles.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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