Waterloo Region police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects wanted in a distraction theft in Cambridge, Ont.

Around 1 p.m. on Oct. 28 an 87-year-old woman was shopping for groceries at the Zehrs on Holiday Inn Drive when she was approached by a man who asked for information about a product.

While she was distracted, an unidentified female accomplice took the woman's wallet from her purse.

The suspects then used the victim's credit card at various stores in Cambridge, racking up $1,400 in charges. They were captured on surveillance video at a nearby Shoppers Drug Mart.

Police believe the woman is the second elderly victim of the same suspects, and that there could be other incidents.

Waterloo Regional Police spokesperson Olaf Heinzel says "It seems sometimes elderly people are more trusting, more honest and are willing to help someone who's asked them for help. And unfortunately we have individuals who are taking advantage of that."

In July an 87-year-old woman was the victim of a similar theft in Kitchener, but despite the release of clear photos, the suspects have not been identified.

The suspects described in that incident are remarkably similar to the suspects being sought in the most recent case.

The male suspect is described as having tanned skin, approximately 30-years-old, 5'10" tall, 170 lbs with an athletic build, dark short hair and a mole on his right cheek. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, beige long sleeve shirt, dark grey pants and white running shoes.

The female suspect is described as having tanned skin, 5'5" tall, 130 lbs with a slim build and shoulder length brown hair. She was last seen wearing a white knit hat, black and white sweater, white sweater vest, white watch, black pants, brown winter boots with white fur tops and was carrying a black purse.

Investigators are working with other police agencies to investigate possible links to the Greater Toronto Area, where a stolen credit card was used.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-850-8500 Ext. 2299 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.