PANAMA CITY — Officers are working a case of identity theft and is asking the public to assist in identifying the suspect, according to The Bay County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim discovered Thursday that someone had used her name and personal information to open credit accounts at several local businesses. An investigation revealed that a white or Hispanic female visited several retail businesses between April 4 and April 7 used the victim’s name and personal information to open credit accounts and then used these unauthorized accounts to conduct about $8,745.34 in fraudulent transactions, BCSO reported.
The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic female, in her 30s, short, medium build with medium length light-colored hair. She has been observed wearing different outfits but always carries the same large, dark-colored purse.
Officers believe that she is traveling in a white mini-van, possibly a Dodge Grand Caravan. Anyone with information is asked to contact the BCSO at 747-4700 or Crime Stoppers at 785-TIPS.