Woman sought after allgedly stealing elderly woman's wallet at Simi Valley Target

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Detectives with the Simi Valley Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying a woman who is suspected of stealing a wallet at a local Target on Nov. 12 and purchasing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise.

According to authorities, the woman is suspected of stealing a wallet from an elderly woman at the West End Target at 2901 Madera Road in Simi Valley. The woman is said to have then used the victim's credit card to purchase more than $1,000 worth of merchandise.

Authorities believe the woman, as shown in the surveillance footage, may be a Simi Valley resident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Philbook at (805) 583-6959 or email him at sphilbrook@simivalley.org.