Shoppers in Massachusetts are on high alert due to a series of wallet thefts. Sneaky thieves have been systematically removing wallets from shoppers' purses while they're distracted, targeting various stores across the state. The common thread among these incidents is that each victim had left their purse in a shopping cart, making it an easy target for the culprits, as reported by the Norwell Police Department.

Security footage has shown individuals who appear to be shopping normally quickly convert into thieves, grabbing wallets discreetly and leaving the scene before anyone is the wiser. The subsequent charges at various locations complicate tracking the perpetrators down as they leave no straightforward trail.

Unfortunately for the victims, they realize the theft only after their wallets are long gone and the suspects have vanished. Descriptions suggest that these acts may not be the work of local opportunists but possibly an organized group that has expanded its reach throughout Massachusetts. The Norwell Police Department continues its investigation to uncover the identities of these stealthy shoppers-turned-thieves, circulating surveillance stills publicly to help catch the culprits.

While the authorities work to nab these pickpockets, they remind the public to stay vigilant. "Please do not leave your purse unattended in a shopping cart," the Norwell Police plea. They're not alone in this crisis; similar reports are cropping up all over Massachusetts, marking a statewide issue. The Police are now encouraging anyone with information to step forward and aid the investigation, hoping to quickly to put an end to this wave of crime.