Crime & Safety
Seen This Man? He's Accused of ID Theft and Making Off with $100K in Fraudulent Charges
The man's crimes date back to September, according to authorities.

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA -- Video and still images were circulated Thursday of a suspect who has used the identities of two victims in La Canada Flintridge to make over $100,000 in fraudulent purchases.
The man's crimes date back to September, according to sheriff's Detective Rodger Burt.
"The suspect opens fraudulent credit cards to make online purchases and has the items sent to the victims' (homes)," Burt said. "Prior to arrival, the suspect re-routes the items to local postal and shipping stores for pickup."
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The pickup locations have been throughout Los Angeles County, Burt told City News Service.
The thefts have resulted in over $100,000 in losses, he said.
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The suspect -- who is black, of average height with a slim build -- is thought to be 30-35 years old Burt said.
Anyone who knows or has seen the man will recognize him from a short surveillance video clip from one of the pickup locations and should contact Burt at (818) 248-3464.
-- City News Service, photo courtesy of LASD