Identity sought of woman who cashed stolen paycheck
Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who cashed a stolen paycheck, then walked away with nearly $300 in cash.
According to deputies, the victim was expecting a paycheck from her employer in the mail, which was sent on Jan. 29. More than a week later, the employee still hadn’t received her check, so she inquired with her employer if it was indeed mailed. The employer confirmed that not only had the check been sent, but that it had also been cashed. Further investigation showed that an unknown female suspect went to a South Fort Myers grocery store on Feb. 2, produced some kind of identification, and successfully cashed the stolen check. The victim said she was still in possession of her drivers license, and had no idea how someone could have produced identification in order to cash the check.
Surveillance cameras captured the woman leaving the customer service desk, and detectives are hopeful someone will be able to identify her. The suspect is the woman with dark hair, wearing a plaid shirt, at the bottom of the surveillance photo. Anyone with information on the identity, and the current whereabouts, of this woman is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be
eligible for up to $1,000 in cash rewards. Tips may also be made online at
Source: Trish Routte, Crime Stoppers Coordinator