WANTED: SUSPECTS RESPONSIBLE FOR CREDIT CARD AND IDENTITY THEFT

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Source:  San Diego Sheriff's Department

March 13, 2018 (Santee) - San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Santee Sheriff’s Station are asking for the public's help to locate two unknown suspects wanted in connection with using a stolen credit card and identity theft.   

On January 20, 2018, a woman either lost her wallet or had her wallet stolen while shopping at the Vons store located at 9643 Mission Gorge Road in Santee.  The victim's credit cards were immediately used by four suspects at several stores in the area including Sketchers, Ross, Buffalo Wild Wings, Walmart and Home Depot for a total of approximately $1,300. Two of the suspects have been identified and arrested but the other two are still wanted by Santee Sheriff’s Deputies.  

Suspect #1 (above) is described as a 40 to 50-year-old white man standing 6’0” tall with gray hair.  He was last seen wearing a yellow and black plaid jacket and blue jeans. 

Suspect #2 (right) is a 40-year-old white woman who stands about 5’6” tall and weighs approximately 230 pounds.  She has burgundy/purple short hair and wears glasses.  The woman was last seen wearing a black biker jacket with a design similar to a shark fin on the back, a black shirt and black leggings with black mid-calf combat boots. 

If you recognize the suspects, call the Santee Sheriff’s Station at (619) 956-4000 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Information on how to send anonymous emails and mobile app tips can be found on our website www.sdcrimestoppers.org


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