A local man is out nearly $1,000 after a quick-fingered thief helped himself to the victim's debit card with the help of some sleight-of-hand.

Winkler Police report the victim's debit card was stolen while returning to his vehicle earlier this month. The victim was approached by a male who claimed to have found a twenty dollar bill belonging to the shopper. As the victim opened his wallet the suspect abruptly placed the $20 inside.

However, the victim soon realized his debit card was missing and later found approximately $990 in withdrawals were made from his account.

Police say the investigation is on-going.