Female Suspect Being Sought In Purse Theft And Credit Card Fraud
Release Number: 09-190
Who:
Unidentified Suspect:
White female
Slim Build
Shoulder Length Brown Hair
Late 30's
Investigation by the Sheriff's Property Crimes Detectives
What: Sheriff's detectives are seeking to identify the female suspect who is stealing women's purses from shopping carts at one grocery store, and then using the victim's credit cards to make purchases at another grocery store.
Anyone who can identify this person is asked to call Property Crimes Detective Chris Kirn at 727-582-6200, or to remain anonymous, and possibly collect a reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.
Where: The incidents occurred at the following Publix locations:
36301 East Lake Rd. - Palm Harbor
902 Curlew Rd. - Dunedin
When: The thefts occurred on July 30, 2009 and August 1, 2009.
How/Why: Pinellas Sheriff's Property Crimes detectives are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a female suspect has taken women's purses from shopping carts in one grocery store used the victim's credit cards to make large purchases in another grocery store.
Anyone having any information on this subject is asked to contact Property Crimes Detective Chris Kirn at 727-582-6200, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.
Surveillance video of the suspect is posted on Media Alert.
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