Pickpockets plucking wallets in coffee shops downtown

The timeless downside of carefree fun among downtown crowds is the message from Toronto Police Service Wednesday as they hunt for four suspects alleged to have stolen “multiple wallets” in a 48-hour period last Thursday and Friday. They were taken from victims’ coats and bags while customers were seated in coffee shops and eateries in areas with high pedestrian traffic Credit cards were compromised and used for cash advances and retail purchases. Don’t hang your coat with the wallet in it on the back of your chair.