Gwinnett County Police are on the hunt for a suspect accused of breaking into a vehicle and going on a shopping spree with stolen credit cards. The perpetrator, caught on camera donning a "Kool-Aid" sweatshirt, is wanted for car entry and credit card fraud due to an incident that occurred on January 3, according to Monroe Local News.
The victim's vehicle was parked on the 3200 block of Commerce Avenue in unincorporated Duluth while she was at work. It wasn't long after the wallet containing multiple credit cards was stolen that the crook tried to quickly purchase food at a Subway inside a Walmart. "The victim received a text notification from her banking institution alerting her to one of the transactions at a Subway located inside Walmart," as reports Monroe Local News. The victim acted swiftly, calling the Subway and speaking directly with an employee while the suspect was still present, which ultimately led to the suspect fleeing the scene.
The suspect, believed to be a black male between 18 and 25 years old with tied-up dreadlocks, blue jeans, and was last seen wearing a blue "Kool-Aid" sweatshirt. His crime spree included the purchase of multiple high-end electronics using the stolen cards before his Subway confrontation. FOX 5 Atlanta noted the suspect's bold fashion choice, contributing further to his description in hopes the public can aid authorities. "Gwinnett County Police are looking for a man wearing a 'Kool-Aid' sweatshirt who broke into a vehicle," as FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and aid in capturing the thief. Gwinnett County Police Department detectives can be reached at 770.513.5300. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that will lead to an arrest and indictment in this case. Public assistance could prove to be vital in apprehending the individual responsible and preventing further thefts.
