Police search for stolen credit card suspect

Posted on September 8, 2020
The suspect is described as a thin white man, in his 30s, approximately 5’10” with dark brown hair. Police said he may be driving a small white SUV. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who used a stolen credit card.

A residence in Farmer City was burglarized Aug. 24 by an unknown white man and woman, according to police. The next day this person (seen above) utilized a stolen credit card from the burglary at multiple locations in Bloomington.

The suspect is described as a thin white man, in his 30s, approximately 5’10” with dark brown hair. Police said he may be driving a small white SUV.

Anyone with information is asked to contact DCSO Det. Williams at 217-935-7868.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

Assist Other Agency – Residential Burglary / Credit Card FraudThe DeWitt County (IL) Sheriff's Office is requesting…

Posted by City of Bloomington – Police on Tuesday, September 8, 2020

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