Crime

Police search for suspect accused of using stolen card at Wal-Mart

Authorities are searching for the man who allegedly used a stolen credit card Feb. 10 at an Opelika Wal-Mart, Opeilka Police announced Monday in a press release.
Authorities are searching for the man who allegedly used a stolen credit card Feb. 10 at an Opelika Wal-Mart, Opeilka Police announced Monday in a press release.

Authorities are searching for the man who allegedly used a stolen credit card Feb. 10 at an Opelika Wal-Mart, Opeilka Police announced Monday in a press release.

Police said they were received a call on March 30 about a fraudulent use of a credit card and theft of property that occurred at the shopping center. The victim said someone used his credit card on Feb. 10 to make a purchase.

Officials released a surveillance photo Monday morning showing the suspect, who was described as a black man with glasses and cornrows last seen wearing a black jacket and black pants.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is encouraged to call the Opelika Police Department Investigative Services Division at (334)705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334)745-8665.

Sarah Robinson: 706-571-8622, @sarahR_92

This story was originally published May 9, 2016 at 3:08 PM with the headline "Police search for suspect accused of using stolen card at Wal-Mart."

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