Credit Card Skimmer Found At Brookline Supermarket: Police

BROOKLINE, MA — Brookline shoppers are urged to check credit and bank card statements for accuracy after a skimming device was found at a local supermarket this week.

Police said a manager at the store — which they did not identify — found the device on Tuesday and after a check of surveillance video it is believed the device could have been in place for weeks.

"The subject captured in the video appears to be an actual customer waiting for the clerk to check him out," police said. "He then slips the device out of his pocket and slides it over the terminal.

"At this time detectives do not know if anybody has been victimized but they're urging everyone to inspect your credit card statements on a regular basis for unusual or unauthorized charges."

A video that includes what is believed to be the suspect placing the device on the payment portal can be found here.

Anyone who believes they are a victim of credit fraud should report it both to the police ad the credit card company right away. Residents are reminded they can also put a security freeze on their credit report to prevent someone from opening new card in their name.