Stolen debit and credit card ring broken up at Calgary universities

A man and a woman, both 22-years-old,are facing a total of 39 charges related to the thefts of multiple debit and credit cards at the University of Calgary,SAIT andMount Royal University.

Police believe some 50 cards were stolen over a three-month period and used roughly 300 times.

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An investigation was launched in March after several people reported credit and debit cards had been pilfered from wallets and purses while they were in the U of C library or campus lockers rooms.

Several of the cards were used soon after at nearby businesses.

While working with security officials, police learned similar thefts were being reported at SAIT and Mount Royal.

Both people are charged with multiple counts of theft under $5,000 and fraud under $5,000and are scheduled to appear in court June 29.

Police said more charges are pending.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.