Feb 27, 2008 6:32 am US/Eastern
Pa. Photographer Couple Charged With Theft
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (CBS 3) ―
A photographer trusted for decades to capture precious events for local families is facing charges, along with his wife. Authorities said he preyed on a guest at one of those events.
Authorities said photographer Steve Raab stole a guest's purse during a
Bat Mitzvah at the Philmont Country Club on February 2.
"To have someone violate that trust and steal at a bat mitzvah is just outrageous," Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Ferman said.
Police said Raab and his wife, Susan, then attempted to use to the victim's credit card to run up hundreds of dollars in charges.
"These two people are preying on people who come to an event, just to have fun, to relax, and to enjoy their family and friends, never expecting that they would be victimized," Ferman said.
Despite the arrests, the Raab's business "Creative Photography & Video" remains open for business. Raab's attorney said the theft of the purse was an "aberration in an otherwise spotless career."
However, investigators are attempting to determine if Raab may have victimized others.
"We want to hear from folks if they have been victimized by the Raab's in prior events," Detective Rick Small of the Lower Moreland Police Department said.
"Someone who would simply steal a purse from a guest at an event may have done that again and we are concerned that other victims could be out there and don't know what to do," Ferman said.
If you feel that you may have been victimized by the Raab's, you are urged to contact your local police department or you can call
215-947-3132 ext. 223.
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