Mélissa Gélinas
Local Journalism Initiative

SHAWVILLE – After losing her debit card at a Shawville business, a woman alerted her financial institution and the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) on December 12, 2024.

According to information gathered, the card was allegedly stolen by a man and a woman, both between 30 and 45 years old. They were both dressed in black and wearing dark toques. “The woman was also wearing glasses,” said Marc Tessier, SQ media relations officer. “People can view the photos we have provided,” he added.

By the time the woman notified her financial institution, the suspects had already used her card. As a result, authorities were able to trace purchases made at two different Shawville businesses. “We cannot disclose which businesses were involved,” Tessier said, though Giant Tiger is recognizable in one of the photos of the suspects.

The stolen card had a tap payment feature with a set spending limit. “Although it’s now possible to tap a debit card for authorized amounts, this is still considered fraud,” Tessier explained.

The Pontiac SQ are asking the public to contact the police if they have any information or if they recognize the two suspects in the released photos.

Photo – Suspects sought in Shawville debit card theft. (SQ)