145 crimes on her record, but Laura can’t stop stealing

Laura Kaufman 'Kozinoski - a chronic thief

Laura Kaufman is a congenital thief.

The 39-year-old has 145 criminal convictions and Vancouver police fear she is out and about  – most likely prowling around schools, hospitals or some other public place where she can lift a wallet or something of value.

“She has been convicted of going into schools, hospitals, locker rooms and workplaces and stealing wallets. She typically goes to a bank within an hour and uses the victim’s credit card to obtain cash,” cops said.

Normally Kaufman, who also uses the last name ‘Kozinoski’ is a resident of Victoria.

She is prohibited from entering any elementary or high school.

Kaufman is white, about 5′-5″ tall, 135 lbs., with blonde hair, blue eyes and a tattoo on her left ring finger.

Police said she was arrested on May 1^st in a school and again on May 2^nd in a grocery store.

Anyone who sees Kaufman or has information about her whereabouts is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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