On Sunday, May 14, 2017, between approximately 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, a victim accidentally left their wallet in a shopping cart at one of the cart return areas in the WalMart parking lot located at 6310 S. Hwy 85/87 in Fountain.
At approximately 4:48 PM, on the same day, a female suspect used the card to make an unauthorized purchase at the customer service desk at the same Walmart. The suspect also used the card to make another purchase at the Corner Store located at 6840 S. Hwy 85/87 in Fountain.
The suspect is a white female, approximately 30-40 years of age, medium build, last seen wearing a purple shirt, black pants and tennis shoes.
A surveillance photo is attached to this Media Release. If you have any information as to the identity or whereabouts of the suspect, please contact Deputy Ryan Sauter via email address RyanSauter@elpasoco.com or by calling the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 719-390-5555.