September 7, 2006
Gary Davidson
Public Information Office

VIDEO CAPTURES SUSPECTS IN CREDIT CARD THEFT

Less than an hour after a report of a Deltona man’s car being burglarized, thieves were using the victim’s stolen credit cards at a local store. Volusia County Sheriff’s investigators are turning to the public for help in solving the case, hoping someone will recognize the suspects captured on surveillance video leaving Wal-Mart.

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The victim, who lives on West Seagate Drive, reported the break-in to his 2005 Ford pickup truck at about 5:45 a.m. on Aug. 28. A laptop computer, jewelry and five credit cards were taken in the burglary. Just before 6:30 a.m. on the morning that the theft was reported, nearly $1,000 worth of goods were purchased at the DeLand Wal-Mart with the the victim’s stolen credit cards. Meanwhile, after searching for evidence and witnesses in the Deltona neighborhood where the break-in occurred, deputies discovered that two other vehicles were burglarized and a truck was stolen, all on the same street. Investigators also are looking into the possibility that three other car break-ins nearby may be connected as well.

Anyone who recognizes either women who appear in the surveillance video leaving the Wal-Mart store is asked to call Sheriff’s investigator Ryan Mills at (386) 860-7030. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can qualify for a reward of up to $1,000 by calling Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida, toll-free, at (888) 277-TIPS.