CHANDLER, AZ — A 6-year-old Valley boy who had his wallet stolen from a Walmart store last week has a reason to smile again, thanks to the Chandler Police Department.
Chandler patrol officers teamed up to get the boy a new wallet and all of his Christmas and birthday money back.
Happy to report this 6yr old has received a new wallet and all of his Christmas and birthday money back! Thank you to 3 of #Chandlerpd patrol teams for donating the items and putting a smile on this little 6yr old’s face! pic.twitter.com/8Z5uNNguk3
— Chandler Police (@ChandlerPolice) January 5, 2021
Chandler police say the boy was with his mother around 9 p.m. last Wednesday when he dropped his wallet containing $200 of saved-up birthday and Christmas money.
Surveillance cameras at the store near Arizona Avenue and Pecos Road captured video of a woman who picked up the wallet. She made no effort to return the wallet or locate the owner, resulting in what police are considering a theft.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic woman about 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 150 pounds. She was wearing a gray hooded jacket, black pants and a light-colored face mask. She was with another woman, possibly a teenager, at the time.
The suspect reportedly left the store in a two-door black vehicle with custom rims.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect or suspect vehicle. Call Chandler Police Department at 480-782-4130 with any info.
