ROCHESTER HILLS (WWJ) – Police are searching for a woman who is accused of stealing purses from cars in Macomb County and successfully cashed a stolen check worth over $3,000.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says several women reported their purses stolen from their vehicles on July 23.
Two days later, the suspect visited a drive-up window at the First State Bank in the 1500 block of S. Rochester Road in Rochester Hills and successfully cashed a stolen check written for $3,250, using the stolen ID and posing as the victim, according to the sheriff’s office.
When the woman tried to cash a second check immediately after that, the teller became suspicious and tried to keep her at the window while they contacted deputies.
The suspect fled before police could arrive.
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At some point after the purses had been stolen, the woman tried to purchase over $1,400 worth of gift cards at a Walmart in Roseville, but the purchase was declined, officials said.
Authorities say further purchases were also attempted in Chesterfield Twp.
The suspect was driving a white GMC Terrain with a stolen Michigan license plate, EDR0962, which was reported stolen on July 26.
Police released several images of the suspect, including one that shows a tattoo on her arm that may be the scales of justice.
Anyone who recognizes the woman or may know something about the incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for tips leading to the suspect’s arrest. All tipsters will remain anonymous
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