Boroondara Police are investigating a theft and subsequent deceptions in Hawthorn on 2 May, Victoria Police say.
Investigators have been told that a credit card and an amount of cash was stolen from a customer by two offenders at a Glenferrie Road business at about 2.30pm.
A short time later the stolen credit cards were used at multiple retail outlets in the Hawthorn area.
The male offender is described wearing a red top, black pants and black runners with white trim sole during the theft. He then was also wearing a grey beanie, black jacket and glasses during one of the subsequent deceptions.
The female offender has long dark hair and was wearing a black top, black pants and black shoes
Police have released images of a man and a woman they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.