BCSO searching for check fraudster

PANAMA CITY -- The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who has spent fraudulent checks in various stores throughout the Panhandle, officials announced Thursday.

BCSO released several photographs this afternoon in an attempt to identify theman suspected of using counterfeit traveler’s cheques in this area. The suspect used counterfeit traveler’s checks at various discount stores in Bay County and the Florida Panhandle. In order to process the transactions he used a stolen Tennessee driver’s license with the name Lionel Lymon.

The suspect is described as a black male with very dark complexion. He has tattoos on his face. The suspect appears to be in his mid 30’s, about 5’7” and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white tank top, grey shorts, and a black and red baseball cap. He is believed to be driving a 4 door Black Charger.

Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to contact the Bay County Sheriff’s Office at 747-4700 or Crime Stoppers at 785-TIPS.