Crime & Safety

Credit Card Scammer Sought By Forsyth Deputies

Forsyth County deputies need the public's help to identify a man who swiped credit cards from a home and made charges, police say.

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA β€” The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help to identify a man who was caught on camera stealing a FedEx package containing credit cards from a home in Laurel Springs subdivision in south Forsyth County Aug. 22.

The man used the victim’s identity to order the credit cards online with their personal information, according to police. Then the man tracked the delivery of the FedEx package, took the package upon delivery, and exited the subdivision on foot. Shortly after the theft, the credit card was activated and used in neighboring jurisdictions.

If you can help identify this suspect, contact Detective B. O’Haire at 770-781-2222 ext. 3321.

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