On April 21, 2015, an 82-year-old women and Chino Valley resident reported identity theft to YCSO deputies. The victim indicated that her bank had recently contacted her regarding a suspicious attempt to purchase clothing at a men’s clothing store in Phoenix with her credit card. After she told the bank representative she did not purchase anything at this store, the bank closed her account. A few days later, the victim obtained her bank statement and saw additional fraudulent purchases occurring twice at Robert’s Market, 6450 N. Viewpoint in Prescott Valley, and a Sunglass Hut store in Phoenix.
The deputy was eventually able to obtain security video associated with the 2 transactions at Robert’s Market which occurred at on the same day, April 16th – one around 7:15PM and the other just before midnight. The total cost at Robert’s was $150.00 which included gas,
The victim explained that she recently received an email contact from a person claiming to represent her bank and requesting personal information to “fix” her accounts. It appears the suspects used information she provided to create a bank card with her account information used at the indicated locations.
If anyone recognizes these suspects and/or their vehicle, you are urged to contact Yavapai Silent Witness at 1800-932-3232 or the Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260. With Silent Witness, you never have to leave your name and become eligible for a cash reward in the tip leads to an arrest. Case number is 15-014223.