Crime & Safety

Stolen Credit Cards Bought $7,000 In Merch: West Whiteland Police

Suspects took credit cards from a vehicle at Exton Park, then used them to buy stuff at Home Depot and Target worth over $7000, said police.

WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP, PA — West Whiteland Township Police are looking for a man and a woman they suspect stole credit cards from a car in Exton Park and went on a buying spree at Target and Home Depot.

The West Whiteland Township Police Department is currently investigating the theft and fraud criminal case. Police allege the couple used the stolen credit cards to buy more than $7,000 worth of merchandise.

A male and a female suspect were photographed who police say stole the victim's credit cards from a vehicle at Exton Park on July 28. The two allegedly used the stolen credit cards at the Home Depot in Downingtown and at Target in Uwchlan Township.

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The police report said the total loss in the theft was valued at $7,179.68.

Anyone with information or any agency who may be investigating similar crimes involving the same suspects is asked to contact Det. Anthony DeLuise at adeluise@westwhiteland.org or 484-875-6023.

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