Home-Invader Got Doughnuts With Stolen Credit Cards: Denver Cops

DENVER, CO – A woman who allegedly broke into a Denver home, surprised the resident, then grabbed a wallet and fled later used the stolen credit cards to buy doughnuts, Denver police said.

Denver police and Crime Stoppers are offering a reward up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of the unknown woman.

Authorities said around 3:45 a.m. June 13, she allegedly entered a detached garage of a home in the 2100 block of Grant Street, then located a key to the home and let herself in. The resident in the house was home and "scared the suspect away," police said, snatching a wallet as she fled.

Later on Wednesday, police said the woman used stolen credit cards to purchase doughnuts in a shop.

Police released a photo of a woman wearing a pink top with long hair. No further information was released about the wanted woman.

Tipsters can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers (720) 913-7867 - (720) 913-STOP with information. To be eligible for the award and to remain anonymous, tipsters must call the tip line. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.

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