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Crime Stoppers

Please identify this fraud suspect.

Aug 27, 2019
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

Debit Card Theft Suspect

On August 27th, at around 4:40 pm, a woman used her debit card at the Dollar General store at 109 Charleston Avenue in Fort Meade. When she left the store, she inadvertently left her card inside the card reader. She didn’t realize the mistake until her she received a phone-notification at 5:53 pm that the card was used at the Circle K store in Fort Meade, which is just down the road.

On security video, an unknown woman can be seen removing the card from the card-reader. The same woman can be seen on security video using the card at Circle K. 

If you recognize the woman in these pictures, or have any information that could help in this investigation, please contact Detective Preston at 863-499-2400, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward leading to an arrest, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

 

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