A case of letterbox identity fraud recently left a North Perth couple $5000 in debt after the offender/s went on a massive spending spree.
At some stage between 5.30pm on Thursday the 20th October, 2011 and 3pm on Saturday the 22nd of October, 2011, unknown offender/s stole credit cards from a letterbox on Kadina Street, North Perth, unbeknownst to the householder. It wasn’t until the owner’s of the card attempted to use them that they were advised by their bank that their new cards that were posted out in the mail had been used. The couple were unaware that new cards had been issued.
The stolen credit cards were later used by two females on multiple occasions at various stores in the Maddington, Morley, Bullcreek, Livingston and Mirrabooka. CCTV footage reveals the females casually strolling around the centres loading up goods worth hundreds of dollars, brazenly pushing a child in a trolley with balloons attached. One of the females was possibly pregnant.
Police have released CCTV images of two female who they believe can assist with their inquiries.
The first female is described as:
- Medium build
- Dark hair pulled back off her face
- Fair complexion
- Sunglasses perch on top of her head
- Wearing a sleeveless top and carrying a handbag.
The second female is described as:
- Solid/medium build
- Fair complexion
- Hair pulled back off her face with a wide purple headband
- Wearing a black singlet top, coloured pants and a jacket tied around her waist.
If you know the identity of either of these females or have information about this offence make a report online or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, where all calls are strictly confidential, and rewards are offered. Please quote Reference Number 5856.