Authorities in Douglas County have issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for a suspect involved in a recent fraud case and are calling on the public to step forward with any information. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office released an image of the individual suspected of fraudulent activity and is urging anyone who can identify the person to come forward. Contact information for Investigator Watts was provided for tips at (678) 486-1229.
While details of the fraud case have been kept under wraps, law enforcement officials are aggressively working to crack down on financial crimes that have been noticeably rising in the area. The image of the suspect was disseminated in an effort to quickly apprehend the individual and to prevent possibly to defraud other victims. The release, published on the Sheriff’s Office website, did not specify the nature of the fraud involved or where in Douglas County the alleged crimes took place.
Financial crimes like fraud often have a wide-ranging impact, not only financially devastating the immediate victims but also potentially ripping at the trust that binds a community together. The Sheriff's Office aims to restore that trust swiftly by bringing the suspect to justice and ensuring the security of personal information and assets for all residents in Douglas County. Those with any information relating to the suspect in the fraud case are encouraged to contact Inv. Watts directly at the provided phone number.
