Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Suspect Sought in Credit Card Fraud


July 2, 2019

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photos, who is suspected of using stolen credit cards to make fraudulent purchases at several locations.

On Monday, June 3, an officer responded to the 3000 block of Maplewood Avenue for the report of a theft from motor vehicle.  An unknown suspect smashed out a window of the victim’s car, popped the trunk and stole the victim’s purse.  The purse contained credit cards and a cellphone.

Shortly after, the victim began receiving information that several fraudulent transactions had taken place.  Detectives traced those transactions back to two Kroger stores in the city, where the suspect was seen on security video.

Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect is asked to call Third Precinct Detective E. Sandlin at (804) 646-1010 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.