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Credit card thief goes on high-tech shopping spree

8:12 PM Mon, Aug 25, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto
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HPD 71329008 CC Fraud Target Stores Suspect Photo 2.jpgPolice are looking for a credit card thief with a taste for high-tech electronics.
On May 14, 2008, someone broke into a man's car at a gym at 3936 Shepherd in Houston, and took his Visa credit card.


The victim received a call from his bank informing him they saw fraudulent activity on his account. The thief used the card at three different Target stores to buy a Sony TV, a Blue Ray DVD, an Xbox game and computer equipment totaling $2,932.99.

The suspect was captured on surveillance video at the stores. He is a White male, approximately 25-30 years old, about 5'10" - 6' tall, with a medium build above the waist and very skinny legs. He was wearing a white driving hat, sunglasses, a blue shirt with white stripes, and plaid knee-length shorts.

HPD 71329008 CC Fraud Target Stores Suspect Photo 1.jpgThe Target stores were located at 2580 Shearn Street, 984 Gessner, and 6955 North Highway 6.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called in to the 713-222-8477 tips hot line that leads to the identification, arrest and charging of any suspect in this case.




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