Smithfield Police Seek Credit Card Fraudster

SMITHFIELD, RI—The Smithfield Police Department is asking the public for assistance identifying a man who used stolen credit card information to make purchases at local businesses.

Police said the suspect used the victim’s credit card information, likely with a cloned card, at several businesses at the Smithfield Crossing on Putnam Pike on Jan. 8.

The victim still had possession of his debit card when the crimes occurred, indicating that someone likely stole his card information from a credit card skimmer secretly installed at an ATM, gas pump or other card reading device somewhere.

The suspect spent a total of $365.33 making various purchases at Home Depot, Staples and MIchael’s in the shopping plaza.

Anyone with information is asked to call Smithfield police at 401-231-2500 ext. 124. Det. Christopher Taylor and Patrol Officer Thomas DeCristofaro are investigating.