Detectives Are Seeking The Public's Assistance In Identifying A Credit Card And Check Fraud Suspect

17-081 Detectives Are Seeking The Public’s Assistance In Identifying A Credit Card And Check Fraud Suspect Attempt To Identify Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Arson & Auto Theft Unit The suspect is described as a white female, 20 to 30 years of age, with dark brown hair, wearing a white tank top, black sweater, and dark jeans. What: Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a credit card and check fraud suspect. When: The crimes occurred on March 27, 2017. Where: The crimes occurred at various location in Pinellas County. How/Why: Detectives assigned to the Arson & Auto Theft Unit are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a Credit Card and Check Fraud suspect. Detectives began their investigation on March 27, 2017, when the victim reported her vehicle, Bank of America Visa/debit card, and checkbook as stolen, from a residence, in Seminole. According to investigators, the suspect made multiple fraudulent charges with the victim's credit card and uttered one of her bank checks. The crime occurred on March 27, 2017, at approximately 3:20 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., at two separate CVS stores, located at 8905 Bryan Dairy Road in Largo, totaling $ 105.95, and at 8001 9th Street North in St. Petersburg, totaling $ 324.01. Additionally, the suspect uttered one of the victim's bank checks at a Publix store, located at 5577 Park Street in St. Petersburg, totaling $ 138.61. The suspect was captured on the store's surveillance video conducting these fraudulent transactions, with the victim's credit card and bank check. The suspect is described as a white female, 20 to 30 years of age, with dark brown hair, wearing a white tank top, black sweater, and dark jeans. Anyone with information that may assist investigators, in this case, is asked to contact Arson & Auto Theft Detective Michael Johnson at (727) 582-6392. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org. Surveillance video from the fraudulent use of the credit card and uttering a forged instrument can be viewed on our YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/PpXpliRpDio The investigation continues.