Thief uses stolen credit card to purchase liquor; police looking for suspect

 

Police in Boulder are looking for a female suspect in connection with the theft of a purse and credit cards on Jan. 16. The theft took place at the Walrus, which is located at 1911 11th St.

 

A female victim told investigators that she was playing pool with friends when an unknown woman began to engage the group in conversation in an attempt to befriend them. The suspect told the group that her name was “Susan.”

Boulder police are looking for this woman for credit card theft

“Susan” spent time playing pool with the victim and her friends during the course of the evening. The victim realized her purse was gone when she was leaving the bar; she said she had left it unattended on one of the tables for a short period of time. “Susan” was also gone.

 

Several credit cards were in the purse, and the suspect attempted to use them at a number of stores. The suspect was able to purchase liquor at North Boulder Liquors with one of the cards, but other attempted transactions at other stores failed.

 

Attached is a photo of the suspect, taken from surveillance cameras at North Boulder Liquors. Boulder police are asking for public help in identifying her.

 

The case number is 12-732.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Colleen Wilcox at 303-441-4483. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.