Franklin Police ID Tool Heist Suspect, Seek Credit Card Cloner

FRANKLIN, TN — Franklin Police have identified a suspect in a tool heist from Lowe's and are trying to find a man who used a credit card cloner at Sam's.

Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of Christopher Lanier, who they believe stole a DeWalt tool set from Lowe's December 7. Lanier is suspect of fleeing with the $200 set after an employee attempted to stop him. Lanier is a convicted felon currently on probation. Officers believe that he may be staying in the Rutherford County area.

The police are also offering up to $1,000 for information on a man investigators say used a cloned credit card to fraudulently purchase $340 in merchandise from Sam’s Club in Franklin.

Information on either man can be reported to 615-794-4000.

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