Tourist thief being sought by police

Police need help locating the thief who stole items from two tourists at Ypao Beach midday Tuesday. KUAM News first brought you the exclusive details. Witnesses reported the incident as a robbery after the women, who were in the water, discovered their purse and passports were taken off the beach.

Officers responded to the park in Tumon just after 1 p.m. yesterday. Guam Police Department confirmed just today the case is being investigated as a theft. The thief got away with a black bag, a Dior wallet, the victims' driver's license, passports, credit cards, and more than $200 in cash.

Witnesses tell KUAM the women were visiting from South Korea. Both now working with the Korean Consulate to help them get back home.

If you have any information, call Guam Police or report what you know to Guam Crimestoppers at guam.crimestoppersweb.com.