LANCASTER, Pa. — Police in Lancaster are looking for help identifying a theft and fraud suspect accused of attempting to make almost $7,000 in fraudulent purchases at local retailers with credit cards taken from a stolen wallet.
Lancaster County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case.
The incident occurred on June 14, according to police.
The suspect, a middle-aged woman wearing blue scrubs under a zip-up hooded sweatshirt and carrying a teal purse, allegedly stole a wallet from a victim at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in the Red Rose Commons shopping center, then went on a "fraudulent shopping spree," according to police.
The suspect allegedly attempted to make $6,880.07 worth of transactions at several local retailers, police said.
Anyone with information on the suspect's identity is asked to contact Lancaster Bureau of Police Det. Jacob Bingham or a working detective at (717) 735-3300.
Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-1913 or submit a tip online.
