Stolen Credit Card Used in McDonald's Run: Police

WHEATON, MD — Thieves often use stolen credit cards to buy appliances, clothing or just get cash. But Montgomery County Police say a woman suspected of using a card stolen from a Wheaton residence rang up a McDonald's order at a mall.

Detectives on Tuesday released images of the woman and asked the public to help to identify the suspect who used a credit card that was stolen during a burglary.

A residence in the 12800 block of Camellia Drive in Wheaton was burglarized on April 28, with the stolen property including a credit card. That stolen credit card was used after the burglary at the McDonald's restaurant in Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg.

Investigators obtained surveillance photographs of the woman at McDonald's and released them in hopes that the public knows who she is.

Anyone who has information about the burglary or recognizes the suspect is asked to call police at 240-773-5530.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 240-773-TIPS (8477) or Text-A-Tip to: CRIMES (274637), text MCPD and your crime tip. Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this crime.

»Photo of credit card theft suspect, courtesy of Montgomery County Police