Calgary Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man involved in a wallet theft in Eau Claire that rapidly escalated into more than $43,000 in fraudulent charges and a targeted phone scam.
The Incident The theft occurred on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at a restaurant near the 200 block of Barclay Parade S.W.
According to the Calgary Police Service (CPS), the victim had temporarily draped his jacket over the back of his chair while dining. Investigators believe an unknown suspect approached the chair from behind and removed the wallet from the jacket pocket. The victim did not realize the wallet was missing until after the suspect had left the area.
The Fraud and Follow-Up Scam The financial impact was immediate. Shortly after leaving the restaurant, the suspect allegedly used the stolen credit cards to make multiple unauthorized online purchases totaling more than $43,000.
In a sophisticated secondary tactic, the victim was then targeted by a phishing scheme. Soon after the purchases were made, the victim received several phone calls from individuals posing as employees of the Royal Bank of Canada’s Fraud Department. The callers attempted to use the ongoing fraud to extract additional personal and financial information from the victim.
Suspect Description Police have released a description of the suspect and are asking anyone with information to come forward. The suspect is described as:
Gender: Male
Age: Late 20s to early 30s
Height: 5’11” to 6’0”
Build: Medium
Facial Hair: Short beard
Clothing: A black hooded jacket, grey Nike sweatpants, white shoes, and a black baseball cap.
How to Report Information Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information regarding case #CA25518605 is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
