Crime & Safety
Police Seek ID of Fraud Suspect
The woman sought by police opened up a fraudulent credit card at the Coventry Walmart to buy iPads. Can you ID her?
COVENTRY, RI—The Coventry Police Department is asking the public to help them identify a woman who committed fraud at the Coventry Walmart that could be connected with an identity theft investigation with links to Pennsylvania.
The suspect allegedly opened a bogus Walmart Mastercard account on May 10 and used the account to buy two iPads and a pair of gift cards at the store.
The total amount charged was nearly $1,500.
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The woman is described of Hispanic origin and was seen being driven to and from the store in a newer Honda Accord with unknown New York license plates.
Police believe it was a rental car.
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If you have any information, call police at 401-822-9119.
Coventry Det. Sgt. Kevin Nolan and Det. Eric Richter are handling the investigation.
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