Pickpocket Couple Caught on Camera Stealing Wallet at Surfside Flanigan's

Brazen Wallet Theft at Flanigan's

• 📸 A brazen pickpocket was caught on camera stealing a woman's wallet at a Flanigan's restaurant in Surfside.
• 🍽️ The incident occurred in early March while Eileen Flory was having dinner with her family.
• 💡 The suspect, a man, appeared to distract the victim before subtly taking her wallet, which was placed between her and her son.

Post-Theft Shopping Spree

• 🛍️ Following the theft, the couple went on a significant shopping spree, purchasing a Christian Dior bag for $4,000 at the Bal Harbour Mall across the street.
• 💳 The theft was discovered when the victim's credit card company contacted her husband.
• 😔 Eileen Flory expressed disbelief that she didn't notice the theft happening.

Connection to Other Cases

• 🚨 South Miami police had previously released video of a man who pickpocketed a victim, with the suspect also attempting to use stolen credit cards at Saks Fifth Avenue.
• 🔗 While there is no official connection between the two cases, Eileen Flory reported her incident to South Miami police after seeing the earlier story.
• ⚠️ Police are urging the public to be aware, as criminals may take advantage of busy environments.

Police Appeal for Information

• 🕵️ Police are actively searching for the couple involved in the Surfside Flanigan's incident.
• 📞 Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
• 🗣️ The victim urged the thieves to find honest work instead of preying on others.