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Taunton Pickpocket Suspect Caught On Camera

TAUNTON (CBS) – Taunton police are looking for a man seen on video pickpocketing another customer at a convenience store while the two waited in line at the counter.

Police posted the surveillance video from the incident on the department's Facebook page.

Taunton Pickpocket
Another angle shows the Taunton pickpocket suspect. (Photo courtesy of Taunton Police Department)

In the video from September 6, a man is seen at the counter paying for his purchase, while a second man stands nearby.

The second customer can be seen allegedly taking the customer's wallet while the victim talks to the store clerk.

"He's a nice guy, he comes in quite a bit," clerk Sharon Allen said. "I just feel bad for him."

Other customers were outraged by the crime.

"It's really disgusting," another customer told WBZ-TV.

Visit the Taunton Police Department Facebook page to view the surveillance footage.

Taunton police asked anyone with information on the incident to contact their Detective Division by calling (508) 821-1475. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact (508) 824-5493.

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