What should have been a routine job interview in northwest Harris County has turned into a fraud investigation, as Precinct 4 detectives say they’ve zeroed in on a woman they want to find in a credit card abuse case tied to a local grocery store run.
According to the constable’s office, the suspect has been identified as Olga Mendoza. Investigators allege that several credit cards were stolen from a victim’s purse while she was at a job interview, then used a short time later at a nearby grocery store. Officials are now asking anyone with information on Mendoza’s whereabouts to contact dispatch or their local law enforcement agency.
The case recently resurfaced on social media. In a Facebook post, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 said detectives have linked the incident to case number HC 2605‑00233 and formally identified Mendoza as the suspect. Deputies say they were called out on April 29 to the 13100 block of Louetta Road for a report of multiple missing credit cards. According to the post, bond has not yet been set in the 488th District Court.
What investigators say
In the Facebook post, investigators allege Mendoza took the victim’s credit cards from her purse, then went to a nearby Kroger and used them without permission. The constable’s office wrote that “Olga Mendoza is wanted for credit/debit card abuse” and released her name publicly while asking for help from anyone who recognizes her.
How to report tips
Precinct 4 officials are asking anyone with information on the case or on Mendoza to contact their dispatch office or reach out to their local law enforcement agency. For phone numbers, email options, and other ways to get in touch, visit Harris County Constable Precinct 4’s contact page.
Fraud trends and resources
Credit card and identity fraud keep showing up near the top of crime reports nationwide. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has logged record complaint levels and heavy financial losses in recent annual reports, while the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel data ranks credit card theft among the most common identity theft complaints.
Authorities advise victims to move quickly: contact card issuers to freeze or replace cards, file a report with local police, submit a complaint through IdentityTheft.gov, and hold on to statements, receipts, and any documentation that shows unauthorized charges.
Legal note
In Texas, credit or debit card abuse is defined in Penal Code Section 32.31. The offense is generally treated as a state jail felony, with penalties that can vary based on the specific facts of the case and a defendant’s record. For the full statute text, see Texas Penal Code Section 32.31.
