Man Charges $15K On Credit Card Stolen At Country Club: Police

ROCKVILLE, MD — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole a man's wallet from a country club in Rockville and charged over $15,000 worth of jewelry to the man's credit card.

The man was at Lakewood Country Club at 13901 Glen Mill Rd. on Sunday, Aug. 5 when his wallet was stolen, police said.

"The victim was not aware of the theft until he received a call from his bank later that afternoon," a police statement said. "He was notified by his bank that a large credit card purchase was made at Jared The Galleria of Jewelry store located at 12101 Rockville Pike in Rockville."

The investigation determined the suspect fraudulently purchased over $15,000 worth of jewelry, police said. He then attempted to use the credit card to buy over $1,100 worth of merchandise at the Home Depot in Germantown. The transaction at the Home Depot store was declined by the victim’s bank, police said.

Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to call 2nd District officers at 240-773-6747 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case. To be eligible for a reward, tipsters must call Crime Solvers. Callers may remain anonymous.

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