The Akron Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying suspects linked to the recent rash of credit card skimming incidents at various local retailers, including a CVS and multiple Save-A-Lot grocery stores. According to Cleveland 19, a credit card skimmer was discovered at a CVS location on E. Market St., but how long the device was operational remains unclear.
Meanwhile, Save-a-Lot stores have also fallen victim to a similar fate, with two suspects caught on security footage installing skimming devices, as reported by Fox 8. According to security camera footage, the two men were allegedly targeting grocery stores on Tallmadge Avenue and South Arlington Street, as well as a store in Barberton, further compounding the pattern of fraudulent activity in the area.
With investigators collecting evidence, the Akron Police Department is enhancing efforts to apprehend the individuals responsible for compromising the financial security of unsuspecting shoppers. Among the leads, video of the two men installing skimmers at Save-A-Lots has emerged, eliciting calls for community vigilance and reporting any information that could lead to resolution and arrests.
The department urges anyone with information on the suspect(s) or knowledge of the skimming operations to step forward, and for those who spot the suspects to call 911 immediately. To bolster community engagement, police detectives can be reached at 330-375-2490 or through the department's tip line at 330-375-2TIP, as stated on WKDD, reflecting a community-wide initiative to curb the spate of digital theft and protect the citizens of Akron from further harm.
In addition, Summit County Crimestoppers is available as a resource for those wishing to provide anonymous tips at 330-434-COPS or 330-434-2677. The collective efforts of the Akron Police and the public aim to ensure the swift capture of these individuals and maintain the integrity of the region's commerce and personal finances.
