Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
-Patrol Operations Bureau
-Economic Crimes Unit

What:
Detectives assigned to the Economic Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a credit card fraud suspect from the Largo area.  

When: 
The theft occurred on January 17, 2015 between 1:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.

Where:
The suspect stole the victim’s wallet from her purse while she shopped at the Dollar Tree located at 10801 Starkey Road in Largo. The suspect then used the victim’s credit cards at various locations in Largo including a CVS located at 8905 Bryan Dairy Road.

How/Why:
Detectives assigned to the Economic Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a credit card fraud suspect from the Largo area. 

According to detectives, on January 17, 2015 between 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., the suspect stole the victim’s wallet from her purse while she shopped at the Dollar Tree located at 10801 Starkey Road in Largo. A short time later the suspect was observed using the victim’s credit cards to make purchases at various locations in Largo including a CVS located at 8905 Bryan Dairy Road.

The suspect is described as a black female, mid 30’s to early 40’s, heavy build, with long black hair. She was last seen wearing a grey or beige colored sweater with a black/orange/brown multi-colored dress and dark rimmed glasses.

Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Detective J. Cangemi of the Economic Crimes Unit at (727) 582-6200 or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Attached are surveillance photos of the suspect.

The investigation continues.