Man Breaks Into Vehicle At YMCA, Buys $1,000 In Gift Cards

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Gwinnett Police need the public’s help in identifying a man in a recent vehicle break-in and subsequent credit card fraud. On Feb. 27 a vehicle was broken into while it was parked at the YMCA located at 2985 Sugarloaf Parkway in unincorporated Lawrenceville.

When the owner found the damaged vehicle she determined that her purse had been stolen. She contacted her credit card company and found out that her card had been fraudulently used at a nearby Walmart. Further investigation showed that the suspect bought gift cards and a sports drink.

The man is described as approximately 5’8” to 6’00” tall, 160-180 pounds, wearing a black hoodie and black jogging pants with a white stripe down the sides.

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 www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Numbers: 19-018200, 19-018252

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