Nantwich Police are urging shoppers to think before they punch their pin number into a chip and pin device.
It follows a numebr of distraction thefts at supermarket car parks in Nantwich.
The latest one took place on Wednesday (March 14) when an elderly victim had been shopping and had got to her car when she was stopped by a woman who insisted she give her directions.
She left her bag in her unlocked car while she gave directions. When she got home she discovered her card had gone and then discovered money had been taken from her account.
PC Wynn-Jones said: “As in all the incidents someone will have been watching over the woman′s shoulder as she typed in her pin number at the till.
“Then a second offender will have been rooting through the handbag to get her card while the first offender distracted her with requests for directions.”
Shoppers are urged to check no one is watching when they punch their pin into the chip and pin device and always attempt to conceal the number.
PC Wynn-Jones added: “Also be aware in the car park. Ensure your bag is secure and keep it with you at all times. Don′t leave it on the car seat or in the trolley while you load your shopping into the boot.
“Anyone who sees someone acting suspiciously in a supermarket and its car park should contact police on 101.
“While we make every effort to hunt down the offenders and bring them to justice, we would urge people to be vigilant.”
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