Lemon Grove thefts: Man suspected of stealing from elderly at San Diego grocery stores

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing from the elderly at grocery stores in the Lemon Grove area, …

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing from the elderly at grocery stores in the Lemon Grove area, according to a sheriff’s official. (San Diego County Sheriff’s Department)

by: Domenick Candelieri

Posted: Jun 8, 2022 / 10:10 PM PDT

Updated: Jun 9, 2022 / 08:29 AM PDT

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SAN DIEGO — A $1,000 reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers to anyone with information that leads to an arrest of a man suspected of stealing from elderly victims in four separate incidents at Lemon Grove grocery stores, a sheriff’s official announced.

According to Detective Freddy Herrero of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the suspected thief would follow elderly women while they shopped, wait for them to become distracted, reach into their purses and then steal their wallets.

He is described by authorities to be in his 50s, standing around 5 feet 8 inches and weighing about 130 pounds.

If anyone can identify the man, they are asked to call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.