Woman Suspected Of ID Theft In Riverside County

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – Authorities released surveillance photos Monday of a woman suspected of identity theft in Riverside and San Diego counties. San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff's North Coastal Station are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect.

An Encinitas resident on Feb. 26 reported that someone had stolen her identity and tried to withdraw money from her bank account, according to the sheriff's department. The suspect also allegedly applied for and received credit cards in the victim's name and made numerous charges on those fraudulent accounts.

Detectives determined the same woman has allegedly stolen the personal identities of several people throughout Riverside and San Diego counties. She has used fraudulently manufactured ID cards and assumed the victims' identities to make purchases at retail stores and financial institutions, according to sheriff's officials.

Authorities released two photos of the suspect from two separate incidents in Encinitas and Poway. The woman was described as white or Hispanic, roughly 22 to 30 years old, with long red hair and possibly green eyes. She typically wears the same medical scrubs when using stolen identities, officials said.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 888-580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Information on how to send anonymous emails and mobile app tips is available at www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

Images via San Diego County Sheriff's Department