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An unidentified man and woman stole a wallet from a man shopping in Craven Arms.

The incident happened at 2:30pm on Saturday the 29th of December.

A 69 year old male was shopping on the Corvedale Road when he was approached by an Asian couple.  They asked for directions and were pointing to a map. 

While they were distracting him, his wallet was stolen.   

Cards from his wallet were used to make a number of purchases in Ludlow later that afternoon.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police on 101.

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