Crime & Safety

Men Fraudulently Charge Over $6,200 On Credit Cards: Police

An unknown person contacted the victim's credit card company and obtained the cards, police say.

DULUTH, GA — Gwinnett Police need the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a financial identity fraud case, Dec. 28, 2018, who made two fraudulent purchases.

One purchase was at the Sam’s Club located at 3450 Steve Reynolds Boulevard in unincorporated Duluth for almost $3,700. The second purchase was at the Publix located at 1625 Pleasant Hill Road in unincorporated Duluth for over $2,500.

According to police, an unknown person contacted the victim’s credit card company and obtained the cards. The pictured men used the cards to make the unauthorized purchases, police say.

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Suspect 1 is described as a man with a low haircut, approximately 25-30 years old, wearing a gray Adidas jumpsuit, black coat, and black shoes.

Suspect 2 is described as a man with a low haircut, approximately 25-30 years old, wearing a black coat, dark colored pants, and gym shoes.

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If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit https://www.atlantapolicefoundation.org/programs/crime-stoppers/. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 19-002349

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